Closed 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.

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Give an example of a closed syllable.

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The word 'fit' is a closed syllable.

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What sound does a closed syllable usually have?

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A closed syllable usually has a short vowel sound.

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Which word is a closed syllable: 'so' or 'fit'?

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'fit' is a closed syllable.

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What is the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable has one vowel sound.

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Which word shows a closed syllable: 'bot' or 'fi'?

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'bot' shows a closed syllable.

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What happens to the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

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The vowel sound is usually short.

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How many vowel sounds does every syllable have?

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Every syllable has one vowel sound.

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What is an example of a nonsense word with a closed syllable?

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'grud' is a nonsense word with a closed syllable.

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What does a closed syllable end with?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant.