What is a schwa sound?
Schwa/Diphthong Practice

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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The schwa sound is an unstressed and neutral vowel sound, often represented by the symbol 'ə'. It can be found in many words, such as 'sofa' and 'banana'.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which word contains a schwa sound?
Back
Pizza.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a diphthong?
Back
A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable, such as in the word 'coin'.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a vowel team?
Back
A vowel team consists of two or more vowels that together make one sound, such as 'ea' in 'bread'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a diphthong and a vowel team?
Back
A vowel team makes one long or short vowel sound, while a diphthong makes a blended sound between two vowel sounds.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which word has all closed syllables?
Back
Contest.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a closed syllable?
Back
A closed syllable ends with a consonant, which means the vowel sound is short, as in 'cat' or 'dog'.
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