U3W5 Long u (u_e, u, ew, ue)

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word. It usually contains a vowel sound.

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How many syllables are in the word 'long'?

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1

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What is a rhyme?

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A rhyme is when two or more words have the same ending sound.

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Can you give an example of two words that rhyme?

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'cat' and 'hat' are examples of rhyming words.

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What does the 'u_e' pattern represent?

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The 'u_e' pattern represents a long 'u' sound, as in 'cube'.

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What does the 'ew' pattern represent?

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The 'ew' pattern represents a long 'u' sound, as in 'few'.

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What does the 'ue' pattern represent?

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The 'ue' pattern represents a long 'u' sound, as in 'blue'.

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What is the long 'u' sound?

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The long 'u' sound is pronounced like the letter 'u' itself.

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Choose the word that rhymes with 'cute'.

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'flute' rhymes with 'cute'.

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Choose the word that rhymes with 'pew'.

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'glue' rhymes with 'pew'.