Just Words-Unit 5 Closed Syllables

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant, which 'closes' the vowel in the syllable, making the vowel sound short.

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What is the syllable division for the word 'habit'?

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hab it

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What is the syllable division for the word 'robin'?

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rob in

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What is the syllable division for the word 'radish'?

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rad ish

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What is the syllable division for the word 'insult'?

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in sult

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What is the syllable division for the word 'relish'?

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rel ish

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How do you identify a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable can be identified by looking for a vowel followed by one or more consonants.

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Give an example of a closed syllable.

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The word 'cat' is a closed syllable because it ends with the consonant 't'.

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What happens to the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

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The vowel sound in a closed syllable is usually short.

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What is the difference between open and closed syllables?

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