Closed Syllable - Closed Sort

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant, which 'closes' the vowel in the syllable, making it a short vowel sound.

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Identify the closed syllable in the word 'contest'.

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Both syllables are closed: 'con' and 'test'.

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In the word 'even', which syllable is closed?

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The second syllable 'ven' is closed.

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In the word 'tiptoe', which syllable is closed?

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The first syllable 'tip' is closed.

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In the word 'battle', which syllable is closed?

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The first syllable 'bat' is closed.

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In the word 'sudden', which syllables are closed?

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Both syllables 'sud' and 'den' are closed.

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What is the difference between a closed syllable and an open syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound, while an open syllable ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound.

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Provide an example of a word with an open syllable.

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An example of an open syllable is 'go'.

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How can you identify a closed syllable in a word?

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You can identify a closed syllable by looking for a vowel followed by one or more consonants.

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What sound does a closed syllable typically produce?

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A closed syllable typically produces a short vowel sound.