6 Syllable Types Review

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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 'challenges'?

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3

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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, like '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, like 'he'.

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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, like 'team'.

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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, like 'cake'.

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What is an r-controlled syllable?

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An r-controlled syllable has a vowel followed by an 'r' that changes the way the vowel is pronounced, like 'car'.

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What is a C + LE syllable?

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A C + LE syllable has a consonant followed by 'le' at the end, like 'bubble'.

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Identify the syllable type in the word 'explain'.

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Vowel team.

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Identify the syllable type in the word 'reader'.

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R-controlled.