Syllable Counting Practice
A Grade 1 ELA worksheet for practicing syllable counting in words.
Includes
Multiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksShort AnswerWord Bank
Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3d
Topics
ELAGrade 1SyllablesPhonicsReading
6 sections · Free to use · Printable
Syllable Counting Practice
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Read each word and clap out the syllables. Then, choose the correct number of syllables for each word.
1. apple
a
1
b
2
c
3
d
4
2. cat
a
1
b
2
c
3
d
4
3. elephant
a
1
b
2
c
3
d
4
4. The word 'banana' has syllables.
5. 'Dog' has syllable.
6. Write a word with two syllables. Then, draw a picture of it.
Use the words below to complete the sentences. Draw a line to match the word with the correct number of syllables.
umbrella
sun
flower
butterfly
7. One Syllable:
8. Two Syllables:
9. Three Syllables:
10. Four Syllables: