What is the definition of a 'bossy r'?
Bossy r

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2nd Grade
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A 'bossy r' refers to the letter 'r' that influences the vowel sound preceding it, changing its pronunciation. For example, in the word 'car', the 'a' is pronounced differently because of the 'r'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Give an example of a word with a bossy r.
Back
An example of a word with a bossy r is 'hard'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of the letter 'r' in the word 'corn'?
Back
In the word 'corn', the 'r' changes the pronunciation of the vowel 'o', making it a more rounded sound.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does the bossy r affect the pronunciation of the word 'dirt'?
Back
In 'dirt', the 'r' influences the vowel 'i', resulting in a unique pronunciation that is different from 'dit'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the impact of a bossy r on the word 'yarn'?
Back
In 'yarn', the 'r' alters the vowel sound 'a', making it pronounced as 'ar'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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List three words that contain a bossy r.
Back
Three words that contain a bossy r are 'car', 'star', and 'bird'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between a bossy r and a regular vowel sound?
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A bossy r changes the way a vowel is pronounced, while a regular vowel sound is pronounced independently without influence from a following 'r'.
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