Syllables
English · Phonics & Word Reading · procedural
Count, blend, and segment syllables in spoken words; divide written words into syllables as an aid to reading and spelling
What mastery looks like
- Clap out syllables in spoken words (e.g. 'butterfly' = 3 claps)
- Blend syllables to form words (e.g. 'rain' + 'bow' → 'rainbow')
- Segment a word into its syllable parts orally
Check your understanding
Can Syllables clap out the syllables in words — two claps for 'pen-cil' or three for 'com-pu-ter' — and split a spoken word into its parts?
Prerequisites
None — this is a foundational concept.