Syllables and Vowel Teams

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word. It usually contains a vowel sound.

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What is a vowel team?

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A vowel team is a combination of two or more vowels that together make one sound.

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How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

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3 syllables: ba-na-na.

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What is the rule for breaking up syllables in a word?

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Syllables can be broken up by looking for vowel sounds and consonant clusters.

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What is the 'EA' vowel team sound in the word 'bread'?

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The 'EA' in 'bread' makes the short 'e' sound.

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What is the 'AI' vowel team sound in the word 'rain'?

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The 'AI' in 'rain' makes the long 'a' sound.

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How do you break up the word 'computer' into syllables?

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com-pu-ter.

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What is the 'OU' vowel team sound in the word 'cloud'?

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The 'OU' in 'cloud' makes the 'ow' sound.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound.

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound.