R controlled Vowel Syllable

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What is an r-controlled vowel?

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An r-controlled vowel is a vowel followed by the letter 'r' that alters the way the vowel is pronounced, making it difficult to hear the vowel's typical sound.

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Can you name the r-controlled vowels?

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The r-controlled vowels are: ar, er, ir, or, and ur.

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What is the vowel sound in the word 'her'?

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The vowel sound in 'her' is represented by the r-controlled vowel 'er'.

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How many syllables are in the word 'boring'?

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The word 'boring' has 2 syllables.

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Which word has the same vowel sound as 'horn'?

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The word 'elevator' has the same vowel sound as 'horn'.

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What is the syllable count for the word 'pepper'?

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The word 'pepper' has 2 syllables.

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Identify a word that contains an r-controlled vowel syllable.

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The word 'boring' contains an r-controlled vowel syllable.

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Which of the following is NOT an r-controlled vowel: ar, tr, or or?

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'tr' is NOT an r-controlled vowel.

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What is the effect of the letter 'r' on the vowel sound in r-controlled syllables?

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The letter 'r' changes the vowel sound, often making it more difficult to identify the vowel's original sound.

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Give 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 'car'.