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Syllables Division Rules.

The document outlines 5 rules for syllable division: 1. Separate prefixes and suffixes from root words 2. Divide between two consonants unless they make one sound 3. Divide before a consonant if the vowel is long, after if short 4. Divide before 'le' if a word ends in 'ckle' 5. Divide one letter before 'le' if a consonant precedes, otherwise leave alone

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Syllables Division Rules.

The document outlines 5 rules for syllable division: 1. Separate prefixes and suffixes from root words 2. Divide between two consonants unless they make one sound 3. Divide before a consonant if the vowel is long, after if short 4. Divide before 'le' if a word ends in 'ckle' 5. Divide one letter before 'le' if a consonant precedes, otherwise leave alone

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Syllable Division Rules

1. Separate prefixes and suffixes from root words.


o examples: pre-view, work-ing, re-do, end-less, & out-ing
2. Are two (or more) consonants next to each other?
o Divide between the 1st and 2nd consonants.
examples: buf-fet, des-sert, ob-ject, ber-ry, & pil-grim
o Never split 2 consonants that make only 1 sound when pronounced together and aren't the same letter
(i.e., 'ff').
examples: th, sh, ph, th, ch, & wh

3. Is the consonant surrounded by vowels?


o Does the vowel have a long sound? (Like the 'i' in line)
Divide before the consonant.
examples: ba-by, re-sult, i-vy, fro-zen, & Cu-pid
o Does the vowel have a short sound? (Like the 'i' in mill)
Divide after the consonant.
examples: met-al, riv-er, mod-el, val-ue, & rav-age

4. Does the word end with 'ckle'?


o Divide right before the 'le.'
o examples: tack-le, freck-le, tick-le, & buck-le
5. Does the word end with 'le' (not 'ckle')?
o Is the letter before the 'le' a consonant?
Divide 1 letter before the 'le.'
examples: ap-ple, rum-ble, fa-ble, & ta-ble
o Is the letter before the 'le' a vowel?
Do nothing.
examples: ale, scale, sale, file, & tile

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