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Greek Syllabification Rules
Time to work on Greek Syllables
7
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Graduate
08/31/2013

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Term
One Syllable Rule
Definition
There is one vowel (or diphthong) per syllable.
Term

Two

Syllable Rule

Definition
A single consonant by itself (not a cluster) goes with the following vowel.
Term

Three 

Syllable Rule

Definition
Two consecutive vowels that do not form a diphthong are divided.
Term

Four

syllable rule

Definition
A consonant cluster that can not be pronounced together is divided and the first consonant goes with the preceding vowel.
Term

fifth

syllable Rule

Definition
A consonant cluster that can be pronounced together goes with the following vowel.
Term

Six

Syllable Rule 

Definition
double Consonants are divided.
Term

seven

syllable rule

Definition
Compound words are divided where joined.
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