Syllables Worksheets
Kids say each word, clap the parts and circle the number of syllables. Then they sort words by syllable count and split words like rab | bit and ba | na | na.
Choose words with 1 to 3 syllables, or 1 to 4 for an extra challenge.
Syllables: Clap and Count
Say each word and clap the parts. Circle how many syllables you hear. (Tip: put your hand under your chin. Your chin drops once for each syllable!)
Syllables: Sort and Split
Sort the words by number of syllables.
cat • banana • ship • zebra • elephant • bread • computer • apple • rocket • tomato • pumpkin • fish
1 syllable
2 syllables
3 syllables
Split each word into syllables with a line: rab | bit.
Syllables: Clap and Count
Say each word and clap the parts. Circle how many syllables you hear. (Tip: put your hand under your chin. Your chin drops once for each syllable!)
Syllables: Sort and Split
Sort the words by number of syllables.
cat • banana • ship • zebra • elephant • bread • computer • apple • rocket • tomato • pumpkin • fish
1 syllable
2 syllables
3 syllables
Split each word into syllables with a line: rab | bit.
Teaching tips
- Hand-under-chin trick: your chin drops for each syllable.
- Every syllable has one vowel sound.
- Common Core RF.K.2.B and RF.1.3.D cover counting and dividing syllables.
Related printables
Alphabet Handwriting Practice Sheets (A–Z)
Dolch Sight Words Flashcards (Pre-Primer)
Sight Word Word Search Printable
SH Digraph Worksheets
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