Open/Closed Syllables

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and the vowel is usually long. Example: 'he', 'go'.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and the vowel is usually short. Example: 'cat', 'dog'.

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

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3 syllables: ba-na-na.

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter that represents a speech sound made with an open vocal tract. The vowels are A, E, I, O, U.

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What is a consonant?

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A consonant is a letter that represents a speech sound made with a closed or partially closed vocal tract. Examples: B, C, D.

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What does CVC stand for?

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CVC stands for Consonant-Vowel-Consonant, a pattern that usually has a short vowel sound. Example: 'cat'.

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What does V-CV stand for?

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V-CV stands for Vowel-Consonant-Vowel, a pattern that usually has a long vowel sound. Example: 'open'.

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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.

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How many vowels are in the word 'apple'?

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2 vowels: a, e.

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What is the first syllable in 'rabbit'?

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The first syllable is 'rab', which is a closed syllable.