Syllables and Closed Syllable Practice

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant.

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Give an example of a closed syllable.

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bit

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What are vowels?

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Vowels are the letters a, e, i, o, u.

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How many vowels are there in the English alphabet?

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There are 5 vowels: a, e, i, o, u.

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What is a syllable?

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

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How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

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There are 3 syllables in 'banana'.

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How many syllables are in the word 'cat'?

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There is 1 syllable in 'cat'.

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What is an example of a word with 2 syllables?

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The word 'happy' has 2 syllables.

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What is an example of a word with 3 syllables?

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The word 'elephant' has 3 syllables.

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What is the rule for a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable must have a vowel followed by one or more consonants.