Syllables and Closed Syllable Practice

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a unit of pronunciation that has one vowel sound and may or may not be surrounded by consonants.

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What defines a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant, which causes the vowel sound to be short.

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Is the word 'cat' a closed syllable?

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Yes, 'cat' is a closed syllable because it ends with a consonant.

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How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

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There are 3 syllables in 'banana'.

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable is a syllable that ends with a vowel, which usually makes the vowel sound long.

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Give an example of a word with a closed syllable.

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An example of a word with a closed syllable is 'dog'.

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How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

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There are 3 syllables in 'elephant'.

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What are the five vowels in the English language?

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The five vowels are a, e, i, o, and u.

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What is the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

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The vowel sound in a closed syllable is typically short.

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Is the word 'open' a closed syllable?

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No, 'open' is not a closed syllable; it is an open syllable.