Count The Syllables

Worksheet Description

This dictionary skills worksheet is crafted to sharpen a student’s ability to dissect words into their syllabic components, an essential skill for pronunciation and spelling. The worksheet presents a list of twenty words, ranging from simple to complex, challenging students to look each word up in the dictionary and confirm the number of syllables it contains. After identifying the syllables, students are instructed to physically divide the words using slashes to denote the separation between each syllable, then write the total syllable count for each word alongside it.

Engaging in this activity enhances phonological awareness and aids in the development of reading fluency. It also fosters independence and confidence in using reference materials. By completing this worksheet, students not only practice syllable identification, which is fundamental to accurate word pronunciation and usage, but they also become more familiar with the dictionary as a valuable resource for understanding language. This exercise serves as a practical application of dictionary skills, promoting their regular use and reinforcing the habit of seeking out correct language information.