Every Syllable Needs A Vowel

Every syllable needs a vowel (ENSAV) is the number one spelling rule in syllabification, The process of breaking or dividing a larger word into syllables. A syllable is a small unit of pronunciation containing a vowel and possibly surrounding consonants. This rule can be used to break a larger word into smaller parts when reading or spelling. Breaking a word into syllables is not an exact science completed by listening to the word and dividing it or by looking for patterns in vowels and consonants. Here are some of the main key guidelines for breaking a word in a syllables.