Unlocking Multi-Syllable Words
A Grade 4 ELA worksheet focused on identifying, counting, and breaking down multi-syllable words.
Includes
Standards
Topics
Unlocking Multi-Syllable Words
Name:
Date:
Score:
Read each section carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you practice identifying and breaking down multi-syllable words.
What is a Syllable?
A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken or written word. Syllables usually contain a vowel sound. For example, the word 'cat' has one syllable. The word 'table' has two syllables: ta-ble.
Count the syllables in each word. Circle the correct number.
1. butterfly
1
2
3
4
2. elephant
1
2
3
4
Break each word into its syllables. Write the syllables with hyphens between them.
3. computer:
4. television:
5. fantastic:
Read the sentence below. Underline all the multi-syllable words and then write them on the lines provided, breaking them into syllables.
6. The adventurous explorer discovered a magnificent, ancient temple in the jungle.
Use the words from the word bank to complete the sentences below. Make sure the word fits the meaning and has the correct number of syllables.
7. It is to listen to your teacher.
8. The sunset was so that everyone stopped to watch.