Exploring Silent -e Syllables

The video tutorial discusses silent or magic E syllables, explaining how they affect vowel pronunciation. It covers rules like long vowels saying their names due to a silent E and the softening of C and G sounds. Examples such as 'hop' vs. 'hope' and 'rag' vs. 'rage' illustrate these concepts. The tutorial includes practice questions to reinforce learning and methods for counting syllables. The session concludes with a recap and a preview of the next topic on R-controlled syllables.

What is a syllable?

• A word with no consonants

• A word with multiple vowels

• A word with a silent e at the end

• A single spoken sound usually containing a vowel and some consonants

In the word 'hope', what role does the silent e play?

• It makes the vowel before it say its name

• It is pronounced at the end of the word

• It makes the vowel before it silent

• It changes the word to a different tense

Which of the following words contains a silent e?

• Hope

• Hop

• Hot

• Hat

What is the effect of a silent e on the vowel in the word 'pipe'?

• The vowel is silent

• The vowel is lengthened

• The vowel is removed

• The vowel is shortened

How does the silent e affect the pronunciation of the consonant in the word 'rage'?

• It removes the consonant

• It makes the consonant harsher

• It makes the consonant silent

• It softens the consonant

How many syllables are in the word 'navigate'?

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 1

Is there a silent e in the word 'escape'?

• Only in British English

• Yes

• Sometimes

• No

Which of the following is a silent e word?

• Balance

• Diesel

• Fifteen

• Object

What does a silent e do to the vowel before it?

• Changes its position

• Removes it

• Makes it silent

• Makes it say its name

Which method can be used to count syllables?

• Putting your hand under your chin

• Counting the letters

• Listening for consonants

• Looking at the word length