Closed and Silent e 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 makes the vowel sound short. Example: 'cat'.

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What is a silent e syllable?

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A silent e syllable is a syllable that ends with an 'e' that is not pronounced, making the vowel sound long. Example: 'cake'.

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How many syllables are in the word 'pumpkin'?

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The word 'pumpkin' has 2 syllables: pump-kin.

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Is 'nice' an example of a silent e syllable?

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Yes, 'nice' is an example of a silent e syllable.

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Which part of the word 'concrete' is a closed syllable?

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The closed syllable in 'concrete' is 'con'.

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How many closed syllables are in the word 'happy'?

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The word 'happy' has 1 closed syllable: hap.

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Which word is an example of a closed syllable?

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The word 'cat' is an example of a closed syllable.

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What happens to the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

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The vowel sound in a closed syllable is short.

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What is an example of a word with a silent e?

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An example of a word with a silent e is 'smile'.

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How does a silent e affect the vowel sound in a word?

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A silent e makes the vowel sound long.