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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. It typically contains a vowel sound and can be a whole word or part of a word.

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What are the four main syllable types?

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The four main syllable types are Closed, Open, Magic E (Silent E), and Vowel Team.

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What is a Closed syllable?

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A Closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound. Example: 'cat'.

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What is an Open syllable?

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An Open syllable ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound. Example: 'he'.

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What is a Magic E syllable?

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A Magic E syllable has a silent 'e' at the end that makes the vowel before it say its name (long sound). Example: 'cake'.

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What is a Vowel Team syllable?

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A Vowel Team syllable contains two vowels that work together to make one sound. Example: 'team'.

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How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

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There are 3 syllables in 'banana': ba-na-na.

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How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

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There are 3 syllables in 'elephant': el-e-phant.

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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 way the vowel is pronounced. Example: 'car'.

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What is a Vowel-R syllable?

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A Vowel-R syllable is a type of R-controlled syllable where the vowel is followed by 'r', affecting its sound. Example: 'her'.