Speech work : syllables words of two, three and four - JSS1 English Language Lesson Note

Speech Work: Syllables and Words

- Syllables are the building blocks of words.
- A syllable is a unit of pronunciation containing a vowel sound.
- Each syllable typically has one vowel sound, although there can be exceptions.
- Syllables help us to pronounce words correctly and understand their rhythm.

Words of Two Syllables:
- Words with two syllables have two vowel sounds.
- Examples:
  - Ba-nana
  - Ta-ble
  - Ri-ver
  - Wi-nner
  - Ho-tel

Words of Three Syllables:
- Words with three syllables have three vowel sounds.
- Examples:
  - Um-brel-la
  - Com-pu-ter
  - Re-li-gion
  - Po-li-tics
  - Doc-tor

Words of Four Syllables:
- Words with four syllables have four vowel sounds.
- Examples:
  - Ele-phant
  - Im-por-tant
  - Re-gu-la-tion
  - In-te-res-ting
  - Ad-mi-nis-tra-tion

- Syllables are units of sound within words, usually containing a vowel sound.
- English words can have one or more syllables.
- Recognizing syllables helps with pronunciation and spelling.

Stress Patterns:
- Stress is the emphasis placed on a syllable within a word.
- In English, some syllables are stressed more than others.
- Stress patterns can vary depending on the word and its context.
Types of Stress:

- Primary stress: The strongest emphasis in a word.
- Secondary stress: A lesser emphasis in a word with multiple stressed syllables.
- Unstressed: Syllables that receive no emphasis.

Word Division:
- Word division refers to the breaking up of words into syllables for pronunciation and spelling.
- Knowing where to divide words is important for proper pronunciation.
- There are rules for word division, but some exceptions exist.

Examples of Word Division:
- Mono-syllable (one syllable): cat, dog, sun
- Bi-syllable (two syllables): ta-ble, ba-nana, stu-dent
- Tri-syllable (three syllables): com-pu-ter, um-brel-la, re-li-gion
- Quadri-syllable (four syllables): ele-phant, im-por-tant, in-te-res-ting

Practice:
- Practice breaking words into syllables by clapping or tapping for each syllable.
- Pay attention to the vowel sounds in each syllable.
- Practice pronouncing words with different numbers of syllables to improve fluency and pronunciation.

Summary:
Understanding syllables and recognizing words with different numbers of syllables is important for clear and accurate pronunciation. Practice breaking down words into syllables and listen carefully to their sounds to improve your speech skills.