Counting Syllables — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. How many syllables are in the word potato?
A) 3
B) 2
C) 4
D) 1
Potato breaks into po-ta-to, which makes three syllable claps when spoken.
2. How many syllables are in the word umbrella?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 1
Umbrella splits into um-brel-la, giving three clear syllables when clapped aloud.
3. How many syllables are in the word caterpillar?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Caterpillar breaks into cat-er-pil-lar, which makes four syllable claps when said.
4. How many syllables are in the word television?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 5
D) 4
Television splits into tel-e-vi-sion, giving four clear syllable claps aloud.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. The word pineapple has 3 syllables.
Pineapple breaks into pine-ap-ple, which makes three syllable claps when spoken.
2. The word crocodile has 3 syllables.
Crocodile splits into croc-o-dile, giving three clear syllables when clapped out.
3. The word helicopter has 4 syllables.
Helicopter breaks into hel-i-cop-ter, which makes four syllable claps aloud.
4. The word peanut butter has 4 syllables.
Peanut butter splits into pea-nut-but-ter, giving four clear syllable claps.
5. The word macaroni has 4 syllables.
Macaroni breaks into mac-a-ro-ni, which makes four syllable claps when said.