Multi Syllables

How Syllables Work in Words Common Endings (affixes) picking ____________________ darkness ____________________ mounted ____________________ Double Consonants (cv/vc) kitten ____________________ dollar ____________________

Syllable Rule We think they are divided between the root word and the ending. Example: rocking rock/ing What are some other common endings? -less, -ly, -ful, -hood, -ment

Syllable Rule These words are divided between the two consonants (vc/cv) V=vowel C= consonant

lesson ____________________ Long Vowels (v/cv) hoped ____________________ bridle ____________________ diner ____________________ Short Vowel Sounds (vc/v) lever ____________________ cabin ____________________

Syllable Rule We think they are divided after the long vowel (v/cv) -le is a common ending. He’s greedy and takes the consonant next to him. Syllable Rule Short vowel sounds say the soft sound. When a single consonant comes in between two vowels, we separate the syllables after the consonant. (vc/v)

habit ____________________ Compound Words sunrise ____________________ farewell ____________________ nightfall ____________________

Syllable Rule A compound word is divided between the two words (compound words)