r-Controlled Vowel Syllables

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What is an r-controlled vowel?

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An r-controlled vowel is a vowel that is followed by the letter 'r', which changes the way the vowel is pronounced.

Front

Give an example of an r-controlled vowel syllable.

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The word 'carpet' has an r-controlled vowel in the first syllable: 'car'.

Front

In the word 'marker', how many syllables contain r-controlled vowels?

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Both syllables contain r-controlled vowels.

Front

What is the r-controlled vowel in the word 'mermaid'?

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The r-controlled vowel is in the first syllable: 'mer'.

Front

Identify the r-controlled vowel in the word 'border'.

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The r-controlled vowel is in the first syllable: 'bor'.

Front

How do r-controlled vowels affect pronunciation?

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R-controlled vowels change the sound of the vowel, making it blend with the 'r' sound.

Front

What is the r-controlled vowel in the word 'partner'?

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Both syllables contain r-controlled vowels: 'part' and 'ner'.

Front

List three r-controlled vowels.

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The r-controlled vowels are: 'ar', 'er', and 'or'.

Front

What is the difference between an r-controlled vowel and a regular vowel?

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An r-controlled vowel is influenced by the 'r' that follows it, changing its sound, while a regular vowel is pronounced on its own.

Front

In the word 'star', which syllable contains the r-controlled vowel?

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The only syllable 'star' contains the r-controlled vowel 'ar'.