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These are inedible toadstools. There are four syllables in the word "inedible".

Syllables (Counting) 01

Counting syllables helps with spelling, reading, and poetry. Learn how vowel sounds form beats in words and why a silent e does not add a beat.

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Fascinating Fact:

Silent e does not add a beat, make has 1 syllable even though it ends with an e.

In KS3 English, you learn to break words into syllables by listening for vowel sounds. This helps with accurate spelling, clear pronunciation, and analysing rhythm in poems and speeches.

Key Terms

Syllable: A beat in a word, made by one vowel sound, as in make which has 1 beat.
Vowel sound: The spoken sound of a, e, i, o, u or similar sounds that create syllables.
Silent e: A final letter e that affects the vowel before it but is not pronounced, so it does not add a syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do you count syllables in a word?

Say the word slowly and count the vowel sounds. Each vowel sound is one beat. For example, ta-ble has two beats, so it has two syllables.

Does every vowel letter make a syllable?

No. It is the vowel sound that matters. Some vowel letters are silent or combine into one sound, so they do not make extra syllables.

Why does silent e not add a syllable?

Silent e is not pronounced. It changes the sound of the previous vowel, as in make, but it does not add another vowel sound or beat.

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