Types and Characteristics of Syllables

This video tutorial explains the concept of syllables, highlighting that words are composed of different parts called syllables, each containing a vowel. It provides examples of words with varying syllable counts and discusses the seven types of syllables, including closed, open, vowel team, diphthong, vowel-consonant-e, consonant-le, and r-controlled syllables. The tutorial aims to help viewers understand syllable structure to improve reading skills.

What is a syllable?

• A type of punctuation

• A group of consonants

• A part of a word that contains a vowel sound

• A type of sentence

Which of the following is true about vowels in syllables?

• Syllables do not contain vowels

• Vowels are optional in syllables

• Only consonants are used in syllables

• Every syllable has at least one vowel

How many syllables are in the word 'angry'?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

In the word 'banana', how many syllables are there?

• Four

• One

• Three

• Two

How many syllables are in the word 'helicopter'?

• Three

• Five

• Two

• Four

Which of the following is NOT a type of syllable?

• Closed syllable

• Open syllable

• Consonant team syllable

• Vowel team syllable

How many types of syllables are there?

• Eight

• Five

• Six

• Seven

Which type of syllable has a consonant followed by 'le'?

• Vowel team syllable

• Consonant-le syllable

• Open syllable

• Closed syllable

What sound do the letters 'le' make in a consonant-le syllable?

• O

• E

• A

• U

In the word 'simple', what type of syllable is 'ple'?

• Open syllable

• Closed syllable

• Consonant-le syllable

• Vowel team syllable