Question

20. Mention the number of syllables in any four of the following words:
(1) engage
(it) potato
(iii) classification
(iv) represent
(v) light
(vi) mathematics​

Answer 1

Answer:

in the word engage there are 2 syllables

in classification there are 3 syllables

in represent there are 2 syllables

in mathematics there are 2 syllables

Answer 2

Answer:

i) The word engage has two syllables.

ii) The word potato has three syllables.

iii) The word classification has five syllables.

iv) The word represent has three syllables.

v) The word light has one syllable.

vi) The word mathematics has four syllables.

Explanation:

Syllable:

• It is the smallest part of the word. It is useful for pronunciation.

• A syllabus required at least one vowel sound.
• Atleast one syllable is important to create a word.