6 syllable types

Help kids tackle those big words like pros!

It’s always so much fun listening and watching our young readers figure out those “longer” words. Many of our little ones are pretty solid decoding one-syllabe words and are now ready to learn strategies for decoding multisyllabic words. So, really, what is a syllable? Simply put, a syllable is a unit of pronunciation containing a […]

How to teach the six syllable types in your classroom, & why it's important for your students' reading, writing, phonics instruction.

Teaching students how to decode multisyllabic words can be hard to do. But I have finally figured out 6 steps to explicitly and systematically teach students the six syllable types in a way that is easy for both students and teachers. Click here to check out these engaging print and go lessons for your guided reading group or reading intervention group. {6 syllable type activities}

This article is to provide an overview of syllable division rules. A birds-eye view into why we are learning REVLOC and how to utilize syllable labeling. What is syllable division? Most of my videos so far have been going over syllable types REVLOC, but I want to give an overview of why we are teaching...

Unlock the secrets to decoding multisyllabic words for your elementary students with our Closed Syllables Decoding Multisyllabic Words Freebie! Effective and engaging games and activities, all with a no-prep, print and go approach designed for easy implementation. Explore one of the 6 syllable types and watch your students' decoding skills and confidence soar!

Here is a Free Poster to hang on your reading wall or to keep handy when you need a refresher on syllables and the rules. This little kid-friendly poster displays the 6 types of syllables. It also comes in a black and white copy. Just click the picture on the left to download the freebie! Thanks for stopping by! See you soon, Click the picture on the left to find more resources using Foundational Skills and Phonics. To be notified of my next blog post,

Learning the 6 syllable types found in bigger words is a great way to make longer words for manageable to read and spell!

Syllable division is important for decoding. Teach students to divide words into syllables and how to decode each of the syllable types.

Sarah Paul | Science of Reading’s Instagram post: “A quick overview of the syllable types. There are 6 syllable types (7 is you separate vowel digraphs and diphthongs). Teaching syllable…”