Syllabication Rules

vccv Rule

Let’s Try Some!  Write each word on your paper and divide into syllables.  Then click the arrow to check your work.

"nap-"

Write the word on your paper and divide into syllables.  Then click the arrow to check your work.

"pic-"

Write the word on your paper and divide into syllables.  Then click the arrow to check your work.

"doc-"

Write the word on your paper and divide into syllables.  Then click the arrow to check your work.

"den-"

vcv Rule

Let’s Try Some!  Write each word on your paper and divide into syllables.  Then click the arrow to check your work.

"ra-"

Write the word on your paper and divide into syllables.  Then click the arrow to check your work.

"ba-"

Write the word on your paper and divide into syllables.  Then click the arrow to check your work.

"ho-"

Write the word on your paper and divide into syllables.  Then click the arrow to check your work.

"pu-"

If the first vowel is short, divide after the consonant. Write each word on your paper and divide into syllables.  Then click the arrow to check your work.

"cab-"

Write the word on your paper and divide into syllables.  Then click the arrow to check your work.

"fif-"

Write the word on your paper and divide into syllables.  Then click the arrow to check your work.

"shiv-"

Write the word on your paper and divide into syllables.  Then click the arrow to check your work.

"riv-"

Double Consonants

Let’s Try Some!  Write each word on your paper and divide into syllables.  Then click the arrow to check your work.

"let-"

Write the word on your paper and divide into syllables.  Then click the arrow to check your work.

"mit-"

Write the word on your paper and divide into syllables.  Then click the arrow to check your work.

"com-"

Compound Words

Let’s Try Some!  Write each word on your paper and divide into syllables.  Then click the arrow to check your work.

"home-"

Write the word on your paper and divide into syllables.  Then click the arrow to check your work.

"foot-"

Write the word on your paper and divide into syllables.  Then click the arrow to check your work.

"dog-"

Let’s mix it up!

Use a dash between the syllables.

Use a dash between the syllables.