Segment Three-Syllable Words

~5 min

Some words have more parts! Listen to 'but-ter-fly'. How many parts?

Listening for Three Syllables

Word: butterfly

butterfly

Tap or say each part in order.

Some long words can be broken into three small parts. When you say the word 'butterfly', you hear three distinct beats: but-ter-fly.

💡 Say the word slowly and clap your hands for each part you hear.