Closed vs Open Syllable

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What is an open syllable?

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A syllable that ends with a long vowel sound.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A syllable that ends with a consonant.

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Give an example of an open syllable.

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The word 'pro' is an example of an open syllable.

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Give 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 is a digraph?

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A combination of two letters that make one sound, like 'sh' in 'ship'.

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What is a blend?

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A combination of two or more consonants where each sound is heard, like 'bl' in 'black'.

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How many syllables are in the word 'monster'?

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The word 'monster' has two syllables.

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How many syllables are in the word 'pineapple'?

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The word 'pineapple' has three syllables.

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What is the syllable type of the word 'try'?

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The word 'try' is an open syllable.

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What is the syllable type of the word 'let'?

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The word 'let' is a closed syllable.