Syllables Part 4

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Syllables are the parts of a word that you can clap or tap out.

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Syllables are the parts of a word that you can clap or tap out. For example, the word 'apple' has two syllables: ap-ple. You can say 'ap' and then 'ple.' Every time you hear a vowel sound, it usually means there’s a syllable! Try clapping out the syllables in your name!

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