Study these syllable break RULES:
1) If there are two consonants between two vowels, then you divide between the consonants. This means-- VC/CV rab-bit, nap-kin
2) One consonant between two vowels, you divide the word after the first vowel and give the vowel its long sound. V/CV mu-sic. Or, you will have to divide the word after the consonant: clos-et
3) Three consonants between two vowels. VC/CCV hun-dred, VCC/CV ink-well
4) Consonant-le. wig-gle, ri-fle
Directions:
Write the sentences. Underline the word in each sentence that has two syllables. Rewrite the word, leaving a space between the syllables. The first one has been done for you.
1) Please pass the breadsticks. bread sticks
2) Did you see him tumble down the stairs?
3) The birdhouse fell from the tree.
4) She went shopping with her friend.
5) Help me unload this big box.
6) Did you hear the loud thunder last night?
7) Joe has a pet turtle.
8) The train went through a long tunnel.
9) This picture is mine.
10) Sue is taller than Chris.
11) He works on a cattle ranch.
12) The ball is inside the bag.
13) Do not be late for dinner.
14) They took their sick child to the doctor.
15) The restless dog barked and whined.
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