Final Stable Syllable

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What is a final stable syllable?

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A final stable syllable is a syllable that comes at the end of a word and typically has a consistent spelling pattern, often containing a consonant followed by a vowel and a consonant (CVC) structure.

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What does the suffix '-il' indicate?

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The suffix '-il' is used to form adjectives and nouns, often indicating a characteristic or relation, as in 'civil' or 'pencil'.

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What does the suffix '-le' indicate?

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The suffix '-le' is often used to form nouns and adjectives, indicating a characteristic or function, as in 'table' or 'little'.

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What does the suffix '-al' indicate?

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The suffix '-al' is used to form adjectives, often meaning 'related to' or 'pertaining to', as in 'personal' or 'natural'.

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What does the suffix '-el' indicate?

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The suffix '-el' is used to form nouns, often indicating a smaller or diminutive form, as in 'novel' or 'towel'.

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Give an example of a word with the final stable syllable '-il'.

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An example is 'pencil'.

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Give an example of a word with the final stable syllable '-le'.

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An example is 'table'.

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Give an example of a word with the final stable syllable '-al'.

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An example is 'personal'.

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Give an example of a word with the final stable syllable '-el'.

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An example is 'towel'.

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How do you identify a final stable syllable in a word?

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Look for a syllable at the end of the word that follows a consonant and typically has a consistent spelling pattern.