Closed Syllables #3

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What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant, which 'closes' the vowel sound inside it.

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How many vowels are in a closed syllable?

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1

Front

Break apart the word 'invent' into syllables.

Back

in vent

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Break apart the word 'subtract' into syllables.

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sub tract

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Break apart the word 'confess' into syllables.

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con fess

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Break apart the word 'rocket' into syllables.

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rock et

Front

Give an example of a closed syllable word.

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cat, dog, jump, etc.

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What happens to the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

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The vowel sound is usually short.

Front

Identify the closed syllable in the word 'basket'.

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The closed syllable is 'ket'.

Front

What is the first syllable in the word 'basket'?

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The first syllable is 'bas'.