TRUE or FALSE: Each word has one strong syllable. The vowel in the strong syllable is extra long and clear.
TRUE
How many syllables are in 'telephone'? What's the stressed syllable?
3 syllables - syllable 1 is stressed
How many syllables are in 'refrigerator'? What's the stressed syllable?
5 syllables - syllable 2 is stressed
When does -ed add an extra syllable? What's the rule? (Example: add -- added, paint -- painted)
When the verb ends with -t or -d, -ed will add an extra syllable.
How do you say these words? rent -- rented
rent - rented
How do you say these words? talk -- talked
talk - talked
How many syllables are in 'Chicago'? What's the stressed syllable?
3 syllables - syllable 2 is stressed
How many syllables are in 'chicken'? What's the weak syllable?
2 syllables - syllable 2 is weak
How many syllables are in 'lemon'? What's the weak syllable?
2 syllables - syllable 2 is weak
Listen. What's the missing word. 'I ate soup ____ salad.'
and
Listen. What's the missing word. 'Two pieces ___ pumpkin pie, please!'
of
Listen. What's the missing word. 'She wants ___ cup of coffee.'
a
TRUE or FALSE: The vowels in weak syllables sound the same as vowels in strong syllables.
FALSE
Say this sentence. Link /m/. "Jim is here."
Jim is here.
Say this sentence. Link /m/. "I want some more."
I want some more.
Say this sentence. Link /n/. "I want an apple."
I want an apple.
