Syllables

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What is a syllable?

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

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How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

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The word 'banana' has three syllables: ba-na-na.

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

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

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Can a syllable exist without a vowel?

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No, every syllable must contain at least one vowel.

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What are examples of vowels?

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Examples of vowels include a, e, i, o, u.

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What is a consonant?

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A consonant is a speech sound that is not a vowel and is produced by obstructing airflow in some way.

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How do you split the word 'computer' into syllables?

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The word 'computer' can be split into syllables as com-put-er.

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What is a diphthong?

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A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable.

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What is an example of a closed syllable?

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An example of a closed syllable is 'cat', which has a short vowel sound followed by a consonant.

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What is an example of an open syllable?

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An example of an open syllable is 'he', which ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound.