🔠 Detailed Explanation of Putting Two Syllables Together to Create a Word

When we put two syllables together, we make a longer word! A syllable is a small part of a word that you can say with one clap or beat. For example, the word “apple” has two syllables: ap-ple. You say it like this: ap (clap), ple (clap).

To put two syllables together and create a word, we say the first syllable, then the second one quickly after. When you join them, it sounds like a whole word!

Here are some examples:

  • Sun + flower = Sunflower (Say sun, then flower)
  • But + ter = Butter (Say but, then ter)
  • Rain + bow = Rainbow (Say rain, then bow)

💡 Tips to help you:

  1. Clap to count syllables – Clap once for each part. When you put the claps together, that’s your word!
  2. Say each syllable slowly first – Say the first syllable, then the second, then say them fast to make the word.
  3. Write the syllables down – Write the two parts and then join them to see the whole word.

Remember, putting two syllables together helps us build lots of words! Practice with different syllables, and soon you’ll be great at making new words from two parts.

📝 20 Examination-Style Questions with Answers on Putting Two Syllables Together

Here are 20 clear questions about putting two syllables together to make a word. These are perfect for Year 2 students following the UK National Curriculum in English.

❓ Questions

  1. What word do you get if you put the syllables “sun” + “set” together?
  2. Put these syllables together: “but” + “ter“. What word do they make?
  3. Which word is made by joining “rain” + “bow“?
  4. Can you say the word made by “pic” + “nic“?
  5. What word comes from “bed” + “room“?
  6. Join “play” + “ground“. What word do you hear?
  7. What word do you get if you put “cup” + “cake” together?
  8. Which word is made when you join “mon” + “day“?
  9. Put “sun” + “flower” together. What word is this?
  10. Put the syllables “hand” + “bag” together. What word do you get?
  11. Put “car” + “pet” together. What word do you make?
  12. Join “rain” + “coat” to make a word. What is it?
  13. What word comes from joining “cup” + “board“?
  14. What word is made by “tooth” + “brush“?
  15. Put “foot” + “ball” together. What word do you get?
  16. Which word do the syllables “mail” + “box” make?
  17. Join “sun” + “shine“. What word is this?
  18. Put “bed” + “time” together. What word do you hear?
  19. What word do you make by joining “green” + “house“?
  20. Put “pen” + “cil” together. What word is it?

✅ Answers

  1. Sunset
  2. Butter
  3. Rainbow
  4. Picnic
  5. Bedroom
  6. Playground
  7. Cupcake
  8. Monday
  9. Sunflower
  10. Handbag
  11. Carpet
  12. Raincoat
  13. Cupboard
  14. Toothbrush
  15. Football
  16. Mailbox
  17. Sunshine
  18. Bedtime
  19. Greenhouse
  20. Pencil

These questions help Year 2 students practise putting two syllables together to make new words, building their reading and spelling skills step by step.