Breaking Words Into Syllables - 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, making it a short vowel sound.

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Give an example of a closed syllable.

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

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How do you break the word 'fabric' into syllables?

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The word 'fabric' is broken into syllables as fab/ric.

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What is the rule for identifying closed syllables?

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If a syllable has a vowel followed by one or more consonants, it is a closed syllable.

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Break the word 'sister' into syllables.

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The word 'sister' is broken into syllables as sis/ter.

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What is the difference between a closed syllable and an open syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound, while an open syllable ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound.

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Break the word 'helmet' into syllables.

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The word 'helmet' is broken into syllables as hel/met.

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Identify the closed syllable in the word 'basket'.

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The closed syllable in 'basket' is 'bas'.

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Break the word 'cactus' into syllables.

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The word 'cactus' is broken into syllables as cac/tus.

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What sound does the vowel make in a closed syllable?

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In a closed syllable, the vowel typically makes a short sound.