Syllable Types

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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, typically containing a vowel sound.

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What are the four types of syllables?

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1. Closed Syllable 2. Open Syllable 3. V-e Syllable (Silent E) 4. R-Controlled Syllable

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable has one vowel that is closed in by one or more consonants, e.g., 'cat'.

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel sound, e.g., 'he'.

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What is a v-e syllable?

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A v-e syllable ends with a vowel followed by a consonant and then an 'e', which is silent, e.g., 'cake'.

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What is an r-controlled syllable?

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An r-controlled syllable has a vowel followed by the letter 'r', which changes the sound of the vowel, e.g., 'car'.

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What is an example of a closed syllable?

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An example of a closed syllable is 'mop'.

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What is an example of an open syllable?

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An example of an open syllable is 'go'.

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What is an example of a v-e syllable?

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An example of a v-e syllable is 'like'.

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What is an example of an r-controlled syllable?

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An example of an r-controlled syllable is 'her'.