What Syllable Type?

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What is a silent-e syllable?

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A silent-e syllable is a syllable that ends with an 'e' that is not pronounced, which often makes the preceding vowel long. For example, in the word 'tribe', the 'e' is silent.

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What is a vowel-r syllable?

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A vowel-r syllable is a syllable where a vowel is followed by the letter 'r', which alters the sound of the vowel. For example, in the word 'worse', the 'o' is influenced by the 'r'.

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What is a vowel team syllable?

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A vowel team syllable contains two vowels that work together to create a single sound. For example, in the word 'sway', the 'ay' is a vowel team.

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel that is usually long. For example, in the word 'fly', the 'y' acts as a vowel and is pronounced long.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant, which typically makes the vowel sound short. For example, in the word 'glass', the 'a' is short because it is closed in by the 'ss'.

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What are the characteristics of a syllable?

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A syllable typically consists of a vowel sound and may include consonants before or after it. It is a unit of pronunciation.

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How do you identify a silent-e syllable in a word?

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Look for a word that ends with an 'e' after a consonant, where the 'e' is not pronounced and the preceding vowel is long.

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Can you give an example of a word with a vowel-r syllable?

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Yes, the word 'car' has a vowel-r syllable where the 'a' is influenced by the 'r'.

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What is the difference between an open and closed syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel that is usually long, while a closed syllable ends with a consonant, making the vowel sound short.

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What is the role of vowel teams in syllables?

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Vowel teams work together to create a single vowel sound, which can change the pronunciation of the vowels involved.