6 syllable Types

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What is a VCE syllable type?

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A VCE (Vowel-Consonant-E silent 'e') syllable type has a vowel followed by a consonant and ends with a silent 'e'. Example: 'flute'.

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What is an Open syllable?

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An Open syllable ends with a vowel sound and does not have a consonant after the vowel. Example: 'he', 'go'.

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What is a Closed syllable?

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A Closed syllable ends with a consonant, which closes the vowel in the syllable. Example: 'cat', 'dog'.

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What is an R-Controlled syllable?

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An R-Controlled syllable has a vowel followed by the letter 'r', which changes the way the vowel is pronounced. Example: 'car', 'her'.

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What is a Vowel Team syllable?

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A Vowel Team syllable contains two vowels that work together to make one sound. Example: 'team', 'boat'.

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How do you divide the word 'talent'?

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The correct division is 'tal / ent'.

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How do you divide the word 'correct'?

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The correct division is 'cor / rect'.

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What is the syllable type of the word 'green'?

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The syllable type of 'green' is Vowel Team.

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What is the syllable type of the first syllable in 'tur/nip'?

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The first syllable 'tur' is R-Controlled.

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What is the difference between Open and Closed syllables?

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Open syllables end with a vowel sound, while Closed syllables end with a consonant.