Counting Syllables — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. bee
2. fish
3. frog
4. tiger
5. bug
6. lady
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The word bee has 1 syllable.
Bee is a short word and produces just one clap or syllable sound.
2. The word tiger has 2 syllables.
Tiger splits into ti-ger, which makes exactly two syllable beats.
3. The word ladybug has 3 syllables.
Ladybug splits into la-dy-bug, giving three clear syllables to clap.
4. The word fish has 1 syllable.
Fish is a small word with only one beat or syllable when said.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. The word monkey has two syllables.
True False
Monkey breaks into mon-key, which makes two clear syllable claps.
2. The word frog has two syllables.
True False
Frog is a one-syllable word with only one quick clap sound.
3. The word sunshine has two syllables.
True False
Sunshine is a compound word with sun plus shine, making two syllables.