6 Syllable types

What is a Closed Syllable?

• A syllable that has 1 vowel letter followed by 1 or more consonants, resulting in a short vowel sound.

• A syllable that has 2 vowel letters and ends with a consonant, resulting in a long vowel sound.

• A syllable that contains no vowels and is made up entirely of consonants.

• A syllable that has 1 vowel letter followed by another vowel, resulting in a diphthong.

Example of a Silent-e Syllable?

• The word 'cake' is a silent-e syllable because the 'e' at the end makes the 'a' long.

• The word 'cat' is a silent-e syllable because the 'e' at the end makes the 'a' short.

• The word 'time' is a silent-e syllable because the 'e' at the end makes the 'i' short.

• The word 'note' is a silent-e syllable because the 'e' at the end makes the 'o' short.

How does a Closed Syllable affect vowel sounds?

• In a closed syllable, the vowel sound is usually long.

• In a closed syllable, the vowel sound is usually short.

• In a closed syllable, the vowel sound is silent.

• In a closed syllable, the vowel sound is pronounced as a diphthong.

How does a Silent-e Syllable affect vowel sounds?

• The vowel sound is usually short.

• The vowel sound is usually long.

• The vowel sound is usually silent.

• The vowel sound is usually pronounced twice.

What is a Vowel-r Syllable?

• A syllable that contains a vowel followed by the letter 'r', which alters the vowel sound.

• A syllable that contains two vowels next to each other.

• A syllable that ends with a consonant sound.

• A syllable that has no vowels at all.

Example of a Closed Syllable?

• The word 'cat' is a closed syllable because it has a short vowel sound followed by consonants.

• The word 'tree' is a closed syllable because it ends with a vowel.

• The word 'open' is a closed syllable because it has two vowels.

• The word 'dog' is a closed syllable because it has a long vowel sound.

Example of an Open Syllable?

• The word 'he' is an open syllable because it ends with a vowel sound.

• The word 'cat' is an open syllable because it has a consonant at the end.

• The word 'dog' is an open syllable because it has two consonants.

• The word 'it' is an open syllable because it has a silent letter.

What is a Vowel Team Syllable?

• A syllable that contains two vowels together that make one sound, such as 'oa' in 'boat'.

• A syllable that contains only one vowel sound.

• A syllable that ends with a consonant sound.

• A syllable that has no vowels at all.

Example of a Vowel-r Syllable?

• The word 'star' is a vowel-r syllable because the 'ar' changes the vowel sound.

• The word 'cat' is a vowel-r syllable because the 'a' is followed by a consonant.

• The word 'bird' is a vowel-r syllable because the 'ir' changes the vowel sound.

• The word 'dog' is a vowel-r syllable because the 'o' is followed by a consonant.

Example of a Vowel Team Syllable?

• The word 'team' is a vowel team syllable because 'ea' makes one sound.

• The word 'boat' is a vowel team syllable because 'oa' makes two sounds.

• The word 'rain' is a vowel team syllable because 'ai' makes one sound.

• The word 'bead' is a vowel team syllable because 'ea' makes two sounds.