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How many syllables make up the provided word?
Pen
A syllable is a unit of the spoken language that is made up of one sound. Usually, syllables are separated by how many times a vowel is heard separately.
The word "pen" can be said in one sound, uninterrupted. Also, there is only one vowel sound; thus, the word "pen" only has one syllable.
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How many syllables make up the provided word?
Beautiful
A syllable is a unit of the spoken language that is made up of one sound. Usually, syllables are separated by how many times a vowel is heard separately.
When you say the word "beautiful" slowly, you should hear a "U" sound, an "I" sound and then another "U" sound. Even though there are five total vowels in the word "beautiful", the first "eau" all form together to make one vowel sound; thus, the word "beautiful" has three syllables.
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