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 word.

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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 first syllable in the word 'lizard'?

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The first syllable in 'lizard' is 'liz'.

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What is the correct syllable division for the word 'goblet'?

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The correct syllable division for 'goblet' is gob/let.

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How do you identify a closed syllable in a word?

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A closed syllable can be identified by looking for a vowel followed by one or more consonants.

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What is the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

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The vowel sound in a closed syllable is usually a short vowel sound.

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Break the word 'helmet' into syllables.

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

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What is the second syllable in the word 'shiver'?

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The second syllable in 'shiver' is 'ver'.

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What happens to the vowel in a closed syllable?

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In a closed syllable, the vowel is usually pronounced with a short sound.