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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. It usually contains a vowel sound.

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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, like in the word 'go'.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and the vowel is usually short, like in the word 'cat'.

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What is a vowel team syllable?

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A vowel team syllable has two vowels that work together to make one sound, like in the word 'team'.

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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, like in 'car'.

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How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

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3

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How many syllables are in the word 'happy'?

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2

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What is the syllable type in the word 'sweet'?

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Vowel team.

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Which word has an open syllable: 'he', 'cat', or 'dog'?

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He.

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Which word has a closed syllable: 'star', 'go', or 'see'?

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Star.