6 Syllable Types

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What is a VCE syllable type?

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A VCE (Vowel-Consonant-E) syllable type has a vowel followed by a consonant and then an 'e' at the end, which makes the vowel long. Example: 'flute'.

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What is a closed syllable type?

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A closed syllable type ends with a consonant, which closes the vowel in the syllable, making it short. Example: 'mom'.

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How do you divide the word 'correct'?

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The correct division is 'cor / rect'.

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What is an open syllable type?

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An open syllable type ends with a vowel, which makes the vowel long. Example: 'my'.

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What is a C + LE syllable type?

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A C + LE syllable type has a consonant followed by 'le' at the end, which makes the vowel before it a short sound. Example: 'bub/ble'.

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What is a vowel team syllable type?

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A vowel team syllable type contains two vowels that work together to make one sound. Example: 'team'.

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What is an R-controlled syllable type?

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An R-controlled syllable type has a vowel followed by an 'r', which changes the way the vowel is pronounced. Example: 'car'.

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What is the syllable type of the word 'cake'?

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The syllable type of 'cake' is VCE.

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What is the syllable type of the word 'cat'?

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The syllable type of 'cat' is closed.

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What is the syllable type of the word 'he'?

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The syllable type of 'he' is open.