A syllable is a beat of sound in a word. The beat can sometimes be part of a word, or the whole word. For example 'window' has two beats ('win' – 'dow') but 'door' had just one ('door'). Breaking ...

Learn about open and closed syllables with Isabel Simmons. Syllables are words or parts of words that can be said in one breath. Practice reading, blending, writing, and building words with open and ...

Choosing just the right baby name can be a stressful process. There is so much to consider, not the least of which are initials, nicknames, and popularity. Some parents want their child to have a long ...

Do you hear a regular beat da-DUM, da-DUM? This rhythm is very common in poetry and it even has a name: it’s called iambic. Poets often choose to write in this rhythm. Rhythm can help to strengthen ...