Syllables

Count the vowel beats in a word.

Examples

• ba-na-na (3)
• ta-ble (2)

Key rules

• A syllable is a beat in a word, usually with one vowel sound
• Count the vowel sounds to count the syllables
• Silent endings such as -ed may or may not add a syllable

Common mistakes

• banana pronounced as two syllables → Count three beats: ba-na-na
• table pronounced as three syllables → Count two beats: ta-ble

Use cases

• Learning stress patterns
• Spelling practice
• Pronouncing long words