Ìpín ‘Alantakun’ sí síléèbú ni

The word “alantakun” (spider) divides into four syllables: A-la-nta-kun. Each syllable is a sound unit you say separately.

Breaking words into syllables helps you pronounce them correctly. Count the vowel sounds to find syllables. This word has four separate beats when you say it slowly.

Syllable division is important for reading and spelling. It shows you how words are naturally broken up.