Final Stable Syllables

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What is a final stable syllable?

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A final stable syllable is a syllable that comes at the end of a word and typically contains a consonant followed by a vowel and a silent 'e', or a vowel followed by a consonant that does not change the pronunciation of the preceding vowel.

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Give an example of a word with a final stable syllable.

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The word 'table' has a final stable syllable: 'ble'.

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What is the purpose of dividing words into syllables?

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Dividing words into syllables helps with pronunciation, spelling, and understanding the structure of words.

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How do you identify a syllable in a word?

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A syllable can be identified by a vowel sound; each syllable has at least one vowel.

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What is the rule for dividing syllables in the word 'vacation'?

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The word 'vacation' is divided into syllables as va/ca/tion, where 'tion' is a final stable syllable.

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What is the difference between a closed syllable and an open syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound (e.g., 'cat'), while an open syllable ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound (e.g., 'go').

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Identify the final stable syllable in the word 'celebration'.

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The final stable syllable in 'celebration' is 'tion'.

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What is a common characteristic of final stable syllables?

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Final stable syllables often include the sounds 'ble', 'tion', 'sion', and 'ment'.

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How does the final stable syllable affect the pronunciation of a word?

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Final stable syllables can change the way the preceding vowel is pronounced, often making it a long vowel sound.

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What is the final stable syllable in the word 'mission'?

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The final stable syllable in 'mission' is 'sion'.