1. SYLLABLES & SOUNDS & PHONETIC SPELLINGS

2. 1. Most words are broken up after a vowel.
Syllables
1. Most words are broken up after a vowel.

3. 2. If the word has two vowels together, it is usually broken up after the last vowel…. UNLESS the word ends in two vowels, you will split the vowels.

4. 3. However, if a word has two consonants, the syllable usually breaks between the two consonants. Remember “ll” “Ch” “rr” are letters by themselves. (This rule will override the first rules if two consonants fall together)

5. 4. If a word has a consonant left over at the end, add it to the last syllable. Consonants can’t stand alone!

6. 5. A vowel can stand alone at the beginning or ending of a word

7. 6. If there are 3 consonants, normally the last two will stay together and the first one will go with the syllable before.

8. Spanish Words are normally stressed on the second syllable unless another stress occurs due to an accent mark.

9. Vaca

10. Lápiz

11. Sombrero

12. Baloncesto

13. Bota

14. Jalea

15. Allá

16. Abeja

17. Zapatos

18. Llave

19. Luego

20. Chicle

21. Quizás

22. Collar

23. Frijol

24. Carro

25. Caro

26. Verdad

27. Vegetales

28. Olvidar

29. Piña

30. Idea