Problem

How many syllables are there in the word "Cowboy"?

Clue

A syllable is a single, unbroken vowel sound within a spoken word.

Hint

Syllables usually contain a vowel and accompanying consonants.

Sumup

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Choice-A

Choice A is incorrect because it says the word "cowboy" has 1 syllable, but actually, "cowboy" has two syllables: cow-boy. Syllables are the beats or parts in a word, and in "cowboy," there are two parts or beats when you say it.

Wrong 1

Choice-B

Choice B is incorrect because it states that the word "cowboy" has four syllables, but it actually has two syllables: cow-boy. Syllables are the beats or parts in a word, and in "cowboy," there are only two.

Wrong 4

Choice-C

Choice C is correct. The word "cowboy" has two parts, or syllables, which are the beats or chunks we hear when saying the word. When we say "cow-boy," we can count two beats, making it a two-syllable word.

Correct 2

Choice-D

Choice D is incorrect. Remember, we count the beats in a word, and 'cow-boy' has two beats, not three.

Wrong 3

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Answer

Choice: C

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