Understanding Syllables

The video tutorial explains syllables, which are parts of words containing a single vowel sound. It covers the distinction between vowels and consonants, provides examples of words with different syllable counts, and discusses the role of the letter Y as a vowel. The tutorial also introduces seven types of syllables: closed, open, vowel team, diphthong, vowel-consonant-e, consonant-le, and r-controlled, with examples for each type.

What is a syllable?

• A part of a word with multiple consonant sounds

• A part of a word with a single vowel sound

• A word with only consonants

• A word with no vowels

How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

• Four

• One

• Three

• Two

When is the letter 'Y' considered a vowel?

• When it starts a word

• When it makes a 'ye' sound

• When it is at the end of a word or syllable

• When it is silent

What defines a closed syllable?

• Has a long vowel sound

• Has no vowels

• Ends in a consonant

• Ends in a vowel

Which of the following is an example of an open syllable?

• Bed

• Hen

• She

• Pig

What is a vowel team syllable?

• Two vowels making separate sounds

• Two vowels making one sound

• A consonant followed by a vowel

• A vowel followed by a consonant

Which combination is an example of a diphthong?

• AI

• AU

• EE

• OA

What is the 'magic e' in a vowel-consonant-e syllable?

• A silent 'e' that makes the vowel long

• An 'e' that is pronounced

• An 'e' that ends a word

• An 'e' that starts a word

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

• A long 'e' sound

• A silent sound

• A short 'a' sound

• An 'o' sound

In an r-controlled syllable, what does the 'r' do?

• Makes the vowel silent

• Changes the vowel sound

• Starts the word

• Ends the word