Closed Syllables, 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 'closes' the vowel in the syllable.

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What is an example of a closed syllable?

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bit

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What are examples of consonants?

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b, d, f, g, h

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What is an example of vowels?

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a, e, i, o, u

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How many syllables are in the word 'fantastic'?

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3

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a word part that contains a vowel.

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel, which is not closed by a consonant.

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Can a syllable be a complete word?

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Yes, a syllable can be a complete word if it stands alone, like 'a' or 'I'.

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What is the difference between a vowel and a consonant?

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Vowels are speech sounds made without any closure in the vocal tract (a, e, i, o, u), while consonants are made with some closure (b, c, d, etc.).

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How do you count syllables in a word?

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You can count syllables by clapping for each vowel sound you hear in the word.