What Is a Syllable?

A syllable is a part of a word that contains a single vowel sound and that is pronounced as a unit.

So, for example, ‘book’ has one syllable, and ‘reading’ has two syllables.

Short Adjectives

Adjective + -er

1. One syllable.
2. Two syllables ending with “Y”.
3. “Y” becomes “i”.

• Small → Smaller
• Easy → Easier
• Heavy → Heavier
• Hot → Hotter
• Big → Bigger

Short Adjectives - Practice

Cold → Colder

Cheap → Cheaper

Fast → Faster