When students are working on decoding, we use syllabication rules. When they have moved from decoding to word analysis and morphology, we teach root words and affixes. The dictionary always uses the latter. When you are reading and you are stuck on a word, follow these syllable types to decode the word!

What is the most useful Syllabication rule?

Only have them memorize the most useful rules of syllabication: 1) Compound words should be divided in-between the two base words. 2) Bound morphemes often comprise their own separate syllable. 3) If two consonants appear in the middle of a word, divide them in half.

What are the rules on Syllabication and give examples?

Every syllable has one vowel sound. The number of vowel sounds in a word equals the number of syllables. A one syllable word is never divided. Consonant blends and digraphs are never separated.