Syllables And Vowel Sounds

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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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How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

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3 syllables: ba-na-na.

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter that represents a speech sound made with the vocal tract open. The vowels in English are A, E, I, O, U.

Front

Which word has a long 'a' sound?

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The word 'cake' has a long 'a' sound.

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What is a short vowel sound?

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A short vowel sound is the sound a vowel makes when it is pronounced quickly and does not say its name, like the 'a' in 'cat'.

Front

Which word has the short 'e' sound?

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The word 'bed' has the short 'e' sound.

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What does it mean to 'hatch'?

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To 'hatch' means to come out of an egg.

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How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

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3 syllables: el-e-phant.

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Which word has the same vowel sound as 'cloud'?

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The word 'loud' has the same vowel sound as 'cloud'.

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What is the difference between a long vowel sound and a short vowel sound?

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A long vowel sound says the name of the vowel (like 'a' in 'cake'), while a short vowel sound does not (like 'a' in 'cat').