Decoding Multisyllabic Words Flashcard

An r-controlled syllable is a syllable in which the vowel is followed by the letter 'r', which changes the way the vowel is pronounced. Example: 'bird'.

The sound-spelling pattern 'eigh' represents the long 'a' sound, as in the word 'weight'.

A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant, which makes the vowel sound short. Example: 'basket'.

A compound word is formed when two or more words are combined to create a new word with a new meaning. Example: 'playground'.

An open syllable is a syllable that ends with a vowel, which makes the vowel sound long. Example: 'tiger'.

A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word. It usually contains a vowel sound.

A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound, while an open syllable ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound.

Yes, 'car' is an example of a word with an r-controlled syllable.

'Weight' refers to the measure of how heavy something is.

Decoding multisyllabic words helps readers break down complex words into manageable parts for better understanding and pronunciation.