Flashcard on Vowels and Consonants

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What is a silent e, magic e, or VCE syllable?

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A syllable where the vowel is followed by a consonant and then an e, making a long sound.

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What is a vowel team?

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A combination of vowels that work together to create a single sound, such as 'oo' in 'school'.

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What is the role of the 'R' in R-controlled vowels?

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The 'R' controls the vowel sound, affecting its pronunciation.

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Give an example where the /r/ does not control the vowel.

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In the word 'berry', the /r/ does not control the vowel sound.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A syllable with one vowel followed by a consonant, making a short sound.

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What is an open syllable?

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A syllable that ends with a vowel, making a long sound.

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Define a consonant blend.

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

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What is a diphthong?

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A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another, such as 'oi' in 'boil'.

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What is the difference between a vowel and a consonant?

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Vowels are speech sounds produced without any significant constriction of airflow, while consonants are produced with some degree of constriction.

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What is a vowel digraph?

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A pair of vowels that together make one sound, such as 'ea' in 'bread'.