Syllable Counter
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- ✓ See syllable breakdowns with vowel/consonant highlighting
- ✓ Learn the phonics rules that apply to each word
- ✓ Understand pronunciation patterns
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How to Count Syllables
🎵 The Clapping Method
Say the word out loud and clap each time you hear a vowel sound. Each clap = one syllable.
Example: "beau-ti-ful" = 3 claps = 3 syllables
📝 The Written Method
Count the vowels (a, e, i, o, u), then subtract silent vowels and vowel teams (like "ea" in "beautiful").
🤖 The Easy Method
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