Multisyllabic Word Segmentation
Break “remember” into syllables and tell how many syllables it has.
re-mem-ber; 3 syllables
Say “slip.” Take away /s/. What word remains?
lip
Say “lake.” Change /l/ to /m/. What is the new word?
make
Blend these sounds to make a word: /s/ /t/ /r/ /ee/ /m/
stream
Is “recieve” spelled correctly? Yes or No?
No — receive
Break “fantastic” into syllables and tell how many syllables it has.
fan-tas-tic; 3 syllables
Say “train.” Take away /t/. What word remains?
rain
Say “chair.” Change /ch/ to /f/. What is the new word?
fair
Blend these sounds to make a word: /s/ /p/ /l/ /a/ /sh/
splash
Is “necessary” spelled correctly? Yes or No?
Yes — necessary
Break “opportunity” into syllables and tell how many syllables it has.
op-por-tu-ni-ty; 5 syllables
Say “blend.” Take away /b/. What word remains?
lend
Say “plate.” Change /p/ to /s/. What is the new word?
slate
Blend these sounds to make a word: /s/ /k/ /r/ /a/ /m/ /b/ /əl/
scramble
Is “seperate” spelled correctly? Yes or No?
No — separate
Break “unbelievable” into syllables and tell how many syllables it has.
un-be-liev-a-ble; 5 syllables
Say “spent.” Take away /p/. What word remains?
sent
Say “crash.” Change /k/ to /t/. What is the new word?
trash
Question: Blend these sounds to make a word: /s/ /t/ /r/ /e/ /ng/ /th/
strength
Is “recommend” spelled correctly? Yes or No?
Yes — recommend
Break “miscommunication” into syllables and tell how many syllables it has.
mis-com-mu-ni-ca-tion; 6 syllables
Say “strand.” Take away /t/. What word remains?
sand
Say “smile.” Change /m/ to /t/. What is the new word?
style
Blend these sounds to make a word: /s/ /t/ /r/ /e/ /ng/ /th/ /ən/
strengthen
Is “accomodate” spelled correctly? Yes or No?
No — accommodate