Front

What is a syllable?

Back

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

Front

How do you divide the word 'leader' into syllables?

Back

lead--er

Front

What is the correct division of the word 'useful'?

Back

use--ful

Front

What type of syllable is 'TLE' in the word 'tiTLE'?

Back

Consonant 'le'

Front

How do you divide the word 'understand' into syllables?

Back

un--der--stand

Front

What are the syllable types in the word 'DEpartMENT'?

Back

Open and Closed

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound.

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound.

Front

What is a controlled 'r' syllable?

Back

A controlled 'r' syllable has a vowel followed by 'r' that changes the vowel sound.

Front

What is a vowel team syllable?

Back

A vowel team syllable has two vowels that work together to make one sound.