Breaking Words Into Syllables - Closed Syllables

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant, which 'closes' the vowel in the syllable, making the vowel sound short.

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Give an example of a closed syllable.

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The word 'cat' is a closed syllable because it ends with the consonant 't'.

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How do you identify a closed syllable in a word?

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Look for a syllable that has a vowel followed by one or more consonants. If the vowel is followed by a consonant, it is a closed syllable.

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What is the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

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The vowel sound in a closed syllable is typically short.

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Break the word 'basket' into syllables.

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bas/ket

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Break the word 'doctor' into syllables.

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doc/tor

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Break the word 'candle' into syllables.

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can/dle

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Break the word 'sudden' into syllables.

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sud/den

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What is the difference between open and closed syllables?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound, while a closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound.

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Break the word 'rabbit' into syllables.

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rab/bit