Reading fluency is one of several components of an effective reading program. One way to increase a student's reading fluency is teaching word attack skills as a way to break words down into smaller parts. Strategies, such as direct teaching of word attack skills, can make it easier for students to read unknown words. Understanding and applying the six syllable types to unfamiliar words can help readers successfully decode unknown words. Fluent reading leads to better comprehension of the text. The purpose of this paper was to define the six syllable types, identify common syllable patterns, and provide tips and suggestions for incorporating this information into an existing curriculum.