r-controlled vowels

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What are r-controlled vowels?

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R-controlled vowels are vowels that are followed by the letter 'r' which alters the way the vowel is pronounced. Examples include 'ar', 'or', and 'er'.

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Give an example of a word with the 'or' r-controlled vowel.

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An example of a word with the 'or' r-controlled vowel is 'soar'.

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What sound does 'ar' make in the word 'cartoon'?

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'Ar' in 'cartoon' is pronounced like 'sharp'.

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How is the 'or' sound pronounced in the word 'torch'?

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In 'torch', the 'or' is pronounced like 'order'.

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What is the r-controlled vowel sound in the word 'dairy'?

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'Dairy' contains the 'ar' sound, pronounced like 'square'.

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What is the r-controlled vowel in the word 'aware'?

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'Aware' contains the 'ar' sound, pronounced like 'square'.

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List three examples of r-controlled vowels.

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Three examples of r-controlled vowels are 'ar', 'or', and 'er'.

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What is the difference between 'or' and 'ar' in r-controlled vowels?

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'Or' is pronounced like 'order', while 'ar' can be pronounced like 'sharp' or 'square' depending on the word.

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How does the presence of 'r' affect the pronunciation of vowels?

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The presence of 'r' after a vowel changes the way the vowel is pronounced, often making it a unique sound that does not match the typical short or long vowel sounds.

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Provide an example of a word with the 'ar' r-controlled vowel.

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An example of a word with the 'ar' r-controlled vowel is 'cartoon'.