Multisyllabic Words
The Syllable Division Routine is a great tool for splitting up multisyllabic words, no matter what type of syllables they have.
When you're breaking a word into syllables, remember to keep any consonants that work together to make a sound in the same group.
Keep These Together
When kids come across a word with only one consonant between the two vowels, they've got to make a quick decision on whether to give the consonant between the two vowels to the first or second syllable - it all depends on the word. Encourage them to try it out both ways to see which one sounds like a real word.
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If a multisyllabic word has more than two vowels, instruct the child to find the first two vowels before completing the syllable division routine.
