* Double Consonant: A double consonant is simply two of the same consonant letters written consecutively within a word. Examples: "ll" in "ball", "tt" in "butter", "ss" in "miss".
* Syllable: A syllable is a unit of pronunciation consisting of a vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants. It's a single beat or sound in a word. Examples: "ball" has two syllables (ba - ll), "butter" has two syllables (but - ter), "miss" has one syllable (miss).
Key Differences:
* Focus: Double consonants focus on the spelling of a word. Syllables focus on the pronunciation of a word.
* Number: A double consonant can exist within a single syllable, while a word can have multiple syllables.
Example:
The word "butter" has a double consonant ("tt") but two syllables ("but" and "ter").