Word Beats
A syllable is a "beat" in a word. Every syllable has one vowel sound.
Rule 1: Split the Twins
If there are two consonants in the middle, split the word between them!
Rule 2: The Lonely Letter
If there is only one consonant in the middle, split before it!
It doesn't make a sound!
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Watch Teacher Sopheak clap the syllables to help you hear the "beats" in English words! This makes big words easy to read.
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Recent Questions
Hi Sovan! It has 3 beats! Try clapping it: Beau - ti - ful (3 claps). Great question! 👏
Why is "Apple" 2 syllables? The 'e' at the end is silent, right?
Ah, the tricky consonant-LE rule! The 'e' is silent, but the 'le' grabs the consonant before it to make its own special syllable sound (/əl/). So it splits as Ap - ple. 🍏
Teacher, how many syllables are in the word "Beautiful"? Is it 2 or 3?