Reading by Design Syllable Types

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and the vowel is usually long. Example: 'be' in 'become'.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant, which closes the vowel in the syllable, making it short. Example: 'cat'.

Front

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'.

Front

What is a silent e syllable?

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A silent e syllable has a vowel followed by a consonant and ends with an 'e' that is not pronounced, making the vowel long. Example: 'cake'.

Front

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'.

Front

Which word has an open first syllable?

Back

behave.

Front

Identify the syllable type in the word 'fort'.

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r-controlled.

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Identify the syllable type in the word 'hero'.

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vowel team.

Front

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

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closed.

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Which word is an example of a silent e syllable?

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like.