A syllable is a beat of sound in a word. The beat can sometimes be part of a word, or the whole word. For example 'window' has two beats ('win' – 'dow') but 'door' had just one ('door'). Breaking ...

Learn about open and closed syllables with Isabel Simmons. Syllables are words or parts of words that can be said in one breath. Practice reading, blending, writing, and building words with open and ...

We all know that English spelling is rarely a good guide to pronunciation. One big reason for this is the prevalence of schwa in the spoken language. That’s why dictionaries and other written guides ...

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