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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 usually contains a vowel sound.

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel sound. For example, 'go' and 'me'.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant sound. For example, 'cat' and 'dog'.

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What is a final silent e syllable?

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A final silent e syllable has a silent 'e' at the end, which makes the vowel sound long. For example, 'cake' and 'bike'.

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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. For example, 'car' and 'her'.

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Give an example of a word with an open syllable.

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The word 'he' is an example of an open syllable.

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Give an example of a word with a closed syllable.

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The word 'cat' is an example of a closed syllable.

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Give an example of a word with a final silent e syllable.

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The word 'home' is an example of a final silent e syllable.

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Give an example of a word with an r-controlled syllable.

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The word 'star' is an example of an r-controlled syllable.

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How do you identify a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable can be identified if it has a vowel followed by one or more consonants.