Syllables and Vowel Teams

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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 'banana'?

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The word 'banana' has 3 syllables: ba-na-na.

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What is a vowel team?

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A vowel team is a combination of two or more vowels that together make one sound.

Front

Give an example of a vowel team.

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An example of a vowel team is 'ea' in the word 'bread'.

Front

What is the 'ea' sound in 'bread'?

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The 'ea' in 'bread' makes the short 'e' sound.

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How do you break the word 'lizard' into syllables?

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The word 'lizard' is broken into syllables as liz/ard.

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What is the 'ea' sound in 'fear'?

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The 'ea' in 'fear' makes the long 'e' sound.

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Which word has the same 'ea' sound as 'heal'?

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The word 'meal' has the same 'ea' sound as 'heal'.

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How many syllables are in the word 'fantastic'?

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The word 'fantastic' has 3 syllables: fan-tas-tic.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that sounds like 'brayn'?

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The correct spelling is 'brain'.