The teacher was starting a new lesson

The first-grade teacher was starting a new lesson on multi-syllable words,

She thought it would be a good idea to ask a few of the children examples of words with more than one syllable.

Jane, Do you know any multi-syllable words?

After some thought, Jane proudly replied with Monday.

Great Jane that has two syllables, Mon……day.

Does anyone know another word?

I do, I do, me me me replied Johnny.

Knowing Johnny’s more mature sense of humor she picks Mike instead.

OK Mike, what is your word.

Saturday. says, Mike.

Great, that has three syllables.

Not wanting to be outdone Johnny says ” I know a four-syllable word, pick me…..”

Not thinking he can do any harm with a word that large the teacher reluctantly says,

“O.K. Johnny, what is your four syllable word?”

Johnny proudly says, “self enjoyment.”

Shocked, the teacher, trying to retain her composure says,

“Wow, Johnny, four syllables, that certainly is a mouthful.”

No Mam, your thinking of self enjoyment, and that’s only two syllables.