Syllable Types

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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. Example: 'cap'.

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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. Example: 'he'.

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What is a Magic e Syllable?

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A magic e syllable has an 'e' at the end that makes the vowel before it say its name (long sound). Example: 'drive'.

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What is an R-Controlled Syllable?

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An R-controlled syllable has a vowel followed by 'r' that changes the vowel sound. Example: 'chirp'.

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What is a Vowel Team Syllable?

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A vowel team syllable has two vowels together that make one sound. Example: 'boat'.

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What is a Consonant-L-E Syllable?

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A consonant-L-E syllable has a consonant followed by 'l' and 'e' at the end, making the vowel sound short. Example: 'table'.

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What is a Diphthong?

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A diphthong is a combination of two vowel sounds in one syllable. Example: 'foil'.

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Identify the syllable type: 'jump'.

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Closed Syllable.

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Identify the syllable type: 'drive'.

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Magic e Syllable.

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Identify the syllable type: 'chirp'.

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R-Controlled Syllable.