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Syllables Worksheet

Clapping and counting practice introduces syllables as spoken sound units, then asks learners to record how many parts they hear in each word.
Grades
Preschool–Pre-K, Grades 1–3, Elementary
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Updated Jul 27, 2021

Subject
ELA, Language Development, Pre-Reading
Topic
Syllables, syllable worksheets free
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Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
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This worksheet is a great way for students to learn how to break down words into syllables. It's also a fun way for them to practice clapping out the syllables.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Segment spoken words into syllables

  • Record the number of sound units heard in each word

Teaching tips

  • Say each word naturally before clapping it, since stretching the pronunciation can create misleading extra beats. After clapping the word parts together, try this syllable-counting worksheet as an individual check.

Skills covered

  • Phonological segmentation — Break words into spoken syllables

  • Auditory counting — Track the number of sound beats in a word

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