Syllable Worksheets and Activities
A syllable is a part of a word pronounced with one uninterrupted sound.
For example: window = win / dow
Syllable Activities
Clap the syllables of different words, beginning with names!
Match different words by their syllable count. For example: ‘something’ and ‘brother’ each have two syllables.
Place your hand under your chin, say a word and count how many times your chin hits your hand- this will be the syllable count!
Syllable Worksheets
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Syllable List
A list of words grouped by their syllable count. |
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Syllable Sort 1: Animals
Sort the animal themed words by their syllable count. |
Syllable Sort 2: School
Sort the school themed words by their syllable count. |
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Syllable Sort 3: Food
Sort the food themed words by their syllable count. |
Syllable Sort 4: At Home
Sort the words by their syllable count. |
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Syllable Count Sheet 1
Practice counting syllables in words. |
Syllable Count Sheet 2
Practice counting syllables in words. |
Syllable Count Sheet 3
Practice counting syllables in words. |