Counting Syllables — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The word rabbit has 2 syllables.
Rabbit splits into rab and bit, which makes two syllables total.
2. The word apple has 2 syllables.
Apple breaks into ap and ple, giving us two clear syllables.
3. The word pencil has 2 syllables.
Pencil splits into pen and cil, making it a two syllable word.
4. The word table has 2 syllables.
Table breaks into ta and ble, which equals two syllables total.
5. The word jump has 1 syllable.
Jump is one short beat, so it has only one syllable in all.
6. The word puppy has 2 syllables.
Puppy splits into pup and py, which makes two syllables total.
7. The word star has 1 syllable.
Star is a quick word with just one beat or one syllable.
8. The word lion has 2 syllables.
Lion splits into li and on, giving us two clear syllables.
9. The word fox has 1 syllable.
Fox is one short beat, which means it has one syllable total.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
cat
→ 1 syllable
1 syllable
rabbit
→ 2 syllables
2 syllables
dog
→ 1 clap
1 clap
apple
→ 2 claps
2 claps
Cat and dog are one beat, while rabbit and apple have two beats each.