Syllables, Vowel Teams, and Diphthongs

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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 vowels that together make one sound, like 'ai' in 'rain'.

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What is a diphthong?

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A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable, like 'oi' in 'boil'.

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Give an example of a word with a diphthong.

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Booking.

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What are double consonants?

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Double consonants are two identical consonants that appear next to each other in a word, like 'tt' in 'batter'.

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Give an example of a word with double consonants.

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Bobby.

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What is a compound letter?

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A compound letter is a letter that is made up of two or more letters combined, like 'ch' in 'chop'.

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Give an example of a word with compound letters.

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Wallpaper.

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What is the difference between a vowel and a consonant?

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A vowel is a speech sound made without any closure in the vocal tract (like a, e, i, o, u), while a consonant is a sound made with some closure (like b, c, d, f).

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What is an example of a vowel team?

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The 'ea' in 'bread'.