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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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How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

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3

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What is the missing letter in the word 'c__t'?

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a (cat)

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter that represents a speech sound made with the vocal tract open. The vowels in English are A, E, I, O, U.

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How many syllables are in the word 'computer'?

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3

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What is the missing letter in the word 'h__t'?

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o (hot)

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What is a consonant?

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A consonant is a letter that represents a speech sound made by obstructing the airflow in the vocal tract. Examples include B, C, D, F, etc.

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How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

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3

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What is the missing letter in the word 'br__d'?

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ea (bread)

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What is a digraph?

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A digraph is a combination of two letters that make one sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship' or 'ch' in 'chair'.