SEN: DyslexiaYears 1–5Phonics & Decoding

Syllable division & counting

Break words into syllables by clapping, tapping or using visual markers. Count syllables to support decoding of longer words.

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Words are made of chunks called syllables. Clap once for each chunk! 🖐️

  2. 2

    How many chin drops for 'banana'? 🍌

  3. 3

    Tap the word 'rabbit' and split it into 2 syllables.

  4. 4

    Let's clap 'pencil' together. ✏️

  5. 5

    How many syllables in 'pencil'? ✏️

  6. 6

    Now split 'sunshine' into syllables.

  7. 7

    How many syllables in 'sunshine'? ☀️

Practise Syllable division & counting with Whizlo

Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 5–10. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.