Make mastering syllable segmentation a splash. Whether you are a parent, teacher, or speech-language pathologist, Syllables Splash is the ultimate underwater adventure designed to build foundational reading and spelling skills.
Syllables Splash turns learning into a deep-sea mission. By isolating syllables, children build the critical phonological awareness needed for reading fluency and speech production.
A target word or brilliant photograph appears right inside the submarine's viewing window. Players look at the image, listen to the spoken word, and determine how many syllables it contains by tapping the corresponding bubble (1, 2, 3, or 4) at the bottom of the screen.
Learning should be fun, even when mistakes happen! If a student selects the wrong number of syllables, a friendly swimming shark playfully "eats" the incorrect answer choice to eliminate it, keeping frustration low and engagement high.
Whether you are a teacher running a small reading group or an SLP managing a busy caseload, Syllables Splash is designed to keep everyone engaged. Easily add custom player profiles, track individual data, and let multiple students play in the same session.
Select up to four students to participate in alternating turns during a single session.
Personalize profiles by adding students' names and custom photos or avatars.
Just want to practice? Jump right in without saving data for fast, on-the-fly drilling.
Even in a group game, the app tracks and separates each individual child's accuracy.
Syllable awareness isn’t just a game—it’s a critical stepping stone to reading fluency. Before a child can read or spell complex words, they must understand that words can be broken down into smaller, manageable sound chunks.
Every child learns at their own pace. Syllables Splash gives educators and parents full control over the gameplay experience, ensuring each session is perfectly leveled to match the student's current phonological awareness goals.
Don't want to leave the vocabulary to chance? Syllables Splash features an extensive library of nearly 1,000 words, allowing you to curate the exact list your student needs to practice.
Put down the pen and clipboard. Syllables Splash automatically tracks every tap, calculating accuracy percentages and storing historical data so you can focus entirely on the student during the session.
See why Syllables Splash has become a staple tool in classrooms and speech therapy clinics around the world.
"This app has a lot of flexibility and can be used to target various areas. The theme is cute and engaging. It is geared for a younger crowd but I have a couple of second graders who this would be great for. This is another home run from Smarty Ears!"
The Speech Bubble
Speech-Language Pathologist
"Syllable Splash is a great tool for educational and clinical speech language pathologists who work with younger students on improving their phonemic/phonological awareness skills. It provides high quality learning expectations in a fun manner."
Jean Hendrickson
Teachers With Apps
"My students get really into this app and love the shark 'eating' the incorrect answers. I like this app and all that it offers. There are several pictures, an option to see the pic or word, a help button, and a cool theme."
Kim
App Store Reviewer & SLP
"What app screams summer more than Syllables Splash?! Smarty Ears did a great job creating a very engaging app. In addition to teaching syllable segmentation, I loved to use this app with students that have goals addressing multisyllabic words."
— Simply Speech Blog
Looking for guilt-free screen time? Syllables Splash bridges the gap between the classroom and the living room. It's a highly educational tool wrapped in a vibrant, game-like experience that your child will actually ask to play.
Join thousands of Speech-Language Pathologists, teachers, and parents who are turning phonological awareness into an underwater adventure.
