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- 06-Feb-2010, 07:04 #1
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How to break a word into syllables I want to know how to break a word in to different sylables
- 07-Feb-2010, 23:38 #2
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Re: How to break a word into syllables Hi Akbar khan,
Originally Posted by Akbar khan 
Here are three rules for dividing words into syllables:
1. Every syllable must have a vowel. For example, ra/di/o
2. Divide syllables between double consonants. For example, hob/bled
3. Prefixes and suffixes are syllables. For example, dis/ap/pear
http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/syllables.html
BBC - Skillswise Words - Syllable Factory. Practise breaking up words into syllables.Last edited by mara_ce; 08-Feb-2010 at 02:20.
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