r-Controlled Vowels

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What is an r-controlled vowel?

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An r-controlled vowel is a vowel that is followed by the letter 'r' and the combination creates a unique sound that is different from the vowel's typical sound.

Front

What sound does the r-controlled vowel 'ar' make?

Back

The r-controlled vowel 'ar' makes the sound like in the word 'spark'.

Front

Give two examples of words with the r-controlled vowel 'ar'.

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Examples include 'bark' and 'sorrow'.

Front

What sound does the r-controlled vowel 'or' make?

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The r-controlled vowel 'or' makes the sound like in the word 'portion'.

Front

Give an example of a word with the r-controlled vowel 'or'.

Back

An example is 'board'.

Front

What sound does the r-controlled vowel 'er' make?

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The r-controlled vowel 'er' makes the sound like in the word 'vertex'.

Front

Give two examples of words with the r-controlled vowel 'er'.

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Examples include 'hurt' and 'third'.

Front

What sound does the r-controlled vowel 'ir' make?

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The r-controlled vowel 'ir' makes the sound like in the word 'thirteen'.

Front

Give an example of a word with the r-controlled vowel 'ir'.

Back

An example is 'perhaps'.

Front

What is the difference between r-controlled vowels and regular vowels?

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R-controlled vowels are influenced by the 'r' that follows them, changing their sound, while regular vowels have their own distinct sounds.