The –er Ending in Two-Syllable Words

The –er Ending Say the word teacher. How many syllables does it have? teach / er two What sound do hear at the end of the second syllable? /er/

The –er Ending Read the following sentence. My teacher told us to bring something form our culture.

The –er Ending Say the following words. teacher pepper butter powder counter cover

The –er Ending What is a compound word? When two words come together to make one word.

The –er Ending Say the word whatever. How many syllables does it have? what / ev / er three What sound do you hear in the third syllable? /er/

The –er Ending Say the word turnover. How many syllables does it have? turn / ov / er three What sound do you hear in the second syllable? /er/

The –er Ending Say the word customer. How many syllables does it have? cust / om / er three What sound do you hear in the second syllable? /er/

Your Turn Write the following words. Break them into syllables. Underlined the er over swimmer carpenter flutter shower remember pitcher later Turn your practice book to page 99.