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.

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Give an example of a closed syllable word.

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Pumpkin is a closed syllable word.

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Which syllable is closed in the word 'cat'?

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

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What is the first sound in the closed syllable 'mit'?

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The first sound in 'mit' is 'm'.

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How many syllables are in the word 'pumpkin'?

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The word 'pumpkin' has two syllables.

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Identify the closed syllable in the word 'pup'.

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The closed syllable in 'pup' is 'pup'.

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What letter closes the syllable in 'bat'?

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The letter 't' closes the syllable in 'bat'.

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Which of these words has a closed syllable: 'ape', 'dog', 'slow'?

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The word 'dog' has a closed syllable.

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What is the last letter in the closed syllable 'fin'?

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The last letter in 'fin' is 'n'.

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Complete the closed syllable: '___ten'.

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The closed syllable can be completed with 'mit' to form 'mitten'.