R Controlled Vowels

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What is an R Controlled Vowel?

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An R Controlled Vowel is a vowel that is followed by the letter 'r' which changes the way the vowel is pronounced. Examples include 'ar' in 'car', 'er' in 'her', 'ir' in 'bird', 'or' in 'for', and 'ur' in 'fur'.

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Give an example of a word with 'ar' as an R Controlled Vowel.

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Car

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Give an example of a word with 'er' as an R Controlled Vowel.

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Her

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Give an example of a word with 'ir' as an R Controlled Vowel.

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Bird

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Give an example of a word with 'or' as an R Controlled Vowel.

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For

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Give an example of a word with 'ur' as an R Controlled Vowel.

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Fur

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What happens to the sound of the vowel when followed by 'r'?

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The 'r' changes the sound of the vowel, often making it less distinct and more blended with the 'r'.

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What is the R Controlled Vowel in the word 'shirt'?

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'ir'

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What is the R Controlled Vowel in the word 'turtle'?

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'ur'

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What is the R Controlled Vowel in the word 'target'?

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'ar'