Closed Syllables

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant, which means it has a vowel followed by one or more consonants.

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Give an example of a closed syllable word.

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The word 'cat' is a closed syllable because it has the vowel 'a' followed by the consonant 't'.

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What is the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

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In a closed syllable, the vowel sound is usually short.

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

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant, while an open syllable ends with a vowel.

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Identify the closed syllable in the word 'basket'.

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The closed syllable is 'bas' because it ends with the consonant 'k'.

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What is the closed syllable in the word 'rabbit'?

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The closed syllable is 'rab' because it ends with the consonant 'b'.

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How many syllables are in the word 'sunny'?

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The word 'sunny' has two syllables: 'sun' and 'ny'. Both are closed syllables.

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What is a common mistake when identifying closed syllables?

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A common mistake is thinking that all syllables with a vowel are closed; they must also end with a consonant.

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Can a closed syllable have more than one consonant at the end?

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Yes, a closed syllable can have multiple consonants at the end, like in the word 'hand'.

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What is the closed syllable in the word 'sandwich'?

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The closed syllable is 'sand' because it ends with the consonant 'd'.