r-controlled words

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What are r-controlled vowels?

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R-controlled vowels are vowels that are followed by the letter 'r' and are influenced by it, changing the way the vowel is pronounced. Examples include 'ar' in 'car', 'er' in 'her', 'ir' in 'bird', 'or' in 'for', and 'ur' in 'fur'.

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Provide an example of a word with the r-controlled vowel 'er'.

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An example of a word with the r-controlled vowel 'er' is 'service'.

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Provide an example of a word with the r-controlled vowel 'ur'.

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An example of a word with the r-controlled vowel 'ur' is 'hurricane'.

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Provide an example of a word with the r-controlled vowel 'ir'.

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An example of a word with the r-controlled vowel 'ir' is 'thirst'.

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Provide an example of a word with the r-controlled vowel 'ar'.

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An example of a word with the r-controlled vowel 'ar' is 'barbecue'.

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What is the significance of r-controlled vowels in English spelling?

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R-controlled vowels are significant because they often change the expected pronunciation of the vowel, making them important for spelling and reading.

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How does the r-controlled vowel 'ur' affect the pronunciation of the vowel 'u'?

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The r-controlled vowel 'ur' changes the pronunciation of 'u' to sound like 'er', as in 'fur'.

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What is the r-controlled vowel in the word 'burden'?

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The r-controlled vowel in the word 'burden' is 'ur'.

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What is the r-controlled vowel in the word 'first'?

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The r-controlled vowel in the word 'first' is 'ir'.

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List three r-controlled vowels and provide an example for each.

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1. 'ar' - car; 2. 'er' - her; 3. 'ur' - fur.