Syllables Types Pt. 1

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word. It usually contains a vowel sound.

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How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

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Three syllables: ba-na-na.

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel sound, like 'go' or 'he'.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant, like 'cat' or 'dog'.

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What is a vowel consonant-e syllable?

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A vowel consonant-e syllable ends with a consonant followed by a silent 'e', like 'cake' or 'time'.

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How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

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Three syllables: el-e-phant.

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What is the first syllable of the word 'happy'?

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The first syllable is 'hap', which is a closed syllable.

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What is the last syllable of the word 'table'?

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The last syllable is 'ble', which is a vowel consonant-e syllable.

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

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Sun-flow-er.

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What type of syllable is in the word 'open'?

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An open syllable.