Understanding Syllable Types Flashcard

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What is an R-controlled syllable?

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

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What is a Vowel team syllable?

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A Vowel team syllable contains two vowels that work together to make one sound. Example: 'rain' in 'rainbow'.

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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: 'cat', 'dog'.

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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', 'go'.

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What is a Vowel-consonant-e syllable?

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A Vowel-consonant-e syllable has a vowel followed by a consonant and then an 'e' at the end, making the vowel sound long. Example: 'cake'.

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Identify the syllable type in 'her'.

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R-controlled.

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Identify the syllable type in 'bird'.

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R-controlled.

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Identify the syllable type in 'rain' from 'rainbow'.

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Vowel team.

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Identify the syllable type in 'cake'.

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Vowel-consonant-e.

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Identify the syllable type in 'ro' from 'robot'.

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Open.