Syllable Division & Decoding Worksheet (Free PDF)
Where-to-split practice (VC/CV, V/CV, blends) plus leveled multisyllable decoding practice.
Two-part practice for longer words: first where to split them, then reading whole multisyllable words.
What’s inside
- An instructions page.
- Part 1: VC/CV (rab/bit, nap/kin, hap/pen, sud/den, bas/ket), V/CV (ti/ger, ba/con, mu/sic, pa/per) and VCCCV — keep the blend together.
- Part 2: Beginner (two closed syllables), Intermediate (open and closed mix) and Advanced (three or more syllables).
Every word in this PDF (44)
Handy for checking the list fits your child before printing, or for making your own games.
rabbit, sudden, napkin, basket, happen, tiger, music, bacon, paper, construct, complete, explain, sunset, helmet, puppet, mitten, kitten, dentist, button, plastic, picnic, signal, cactus, until, robot, label, baby, pilot, raven, favor, super, fantastic, consider, remember, continue, umbrella, connection, november, adventure, tomato, invention, together, depending, important
How to use it
- In Part 1, read each chunk, then blend the word.
- In Part 2, find the vowels, draw the split lines yourself, then read.
- If a split doesn't make a real word, try the other one.
- One page per session.
Who it’s for
Ages 7–9, once one-syllable words read easily.
Where it fits: Stage 5 — Vowel Teams & Tricky Words
Goes well with
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- 92 step-by-step lessons, SATPIN first
- Big flashcards to show your child
- Games, checkpoints and progress for every sound
For little ones (2–6) there’s also our sound-play game on iPhone & iPad and Android.