Syllables and Closed Syllable Practice

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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 a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound, like 'cat' or 'men'.

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Is the word 'puppet' a closed syllable?

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Yes, 'puppet' is a closed syllable because it ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound.

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How many syllables are in the word 'car'?

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The word 'car' has 1 syllable.

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How do you break the word 'bacon' into syllables?

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The word 'bacon' can be broken into syllables as ba/con.

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How many syllables are in the word 'flower'?

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The word 'flower' has 2 syllables.

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Which of the following is a closed syllable: men, go, she?

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The word 'men' is a closed syllable.

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What is an example of a word with 2 syllables?

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An example of a word with 2 syllables is 'happy'.

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What is an example of a closed syllable?

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An example of a closed syllable is 'dog'.

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How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

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The word 'banana' has 3 syllables.