R-Controlled Syllables - 2nd Grade

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What is an R-controlled syllable?

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An R-controlled syllable is a syllable in which the vowel is followed by the letter 'r', which changes the way the vowel is pronounced.

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Give an example of an R-controlled syllable.

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The word 'car' has an R-controlled syllable because the 'a' is followed by 'r'.

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What does the 'ar' in 'car' sound like?

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The 'ar' in 'car' sounds like 'ahr'.

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What is the R-controlled syllable in the word 'bird'?

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The R-controlled syllable in 'bird' is 'ird'.

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How does the 'or' in 'horn' sound?

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The 'or' in 'horn' sounds like 'or'.

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What is the R-controlled syllable in the word 'fork'?

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The R-controlled syllable in 'fork' is 'ork'.

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What is the R-controlled syllable in the word 'herd'?

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The R-controlled syllable in 'herd' is 'erd'.

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What does the 'ir' in 'bird' sound like?

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The 'ir' in 'bird' sounds like 'ur'.

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What is the R-controlled syllable in the word 'start'?

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The R-controlled syllable in 'start' is 'art'.

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What is the R-controlled syllable in the word 'short'?

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The R-controlled syllable in 'short' is 'ort'.