Module 13, Session 10, Activity 2

Layers of Language:
The Greek Layer of Language –
Letter-sound Correspondences and Syllable Patterns

Marcia K. Henry, Ph. D.
Professor Emerita,
San Jose State University

~ Module 13, Session 10~
Activity 2

Divide the following words into syllables. If unsure, use the dictionary.

photograph                    microscope               dermatology

bibliophobia                   monologue                telephoto

hydrophone                   thermometer             democracy

metropolis                     hypodermic               chronometer

psychobiography           technocrat                 megapod

After dividing the words into syllables, circle the Greek combining forms in each word. This exercise will be repeated after Session 11.

NOTE: High school students should be encouraged to look for Greek-based words in a science text book. Use the unique letter-sound correspondences and the compounding as a clue.