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 the vowel sound short.

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Give an example of a closed syllable word.

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'grip' is an example of a closed syllable word.

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What sound does the vowel make in a closed syllable?

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The vowel in a closed syllable typically makes a short sound.

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Identify a closed syllable in the word 'sunblock'.

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'sun' is a closed syllable in the word 'sunblock'.

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Which of the following is a closed syllable: 'beach' or 'bench'?

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'bench' is a closed syllable.

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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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Is 'test' a closed syllable?

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Yes, 'test' is a closed syllable because it ends with a consonant.

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What is the vowel sound in the closed syllable 'wilt'?

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The vowel 'i' in 'wilt' makes a short sound.

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Can a closed syllable have more than one consonant at the end?

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Yes, a closed syllable can have multiple consonants at the end, like in the word 'hand'.

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Identify a closed syllable in the word 'basket'.

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'basket' has the closed syllable 'bask'.