r-Controlled Vowel Syllables

Front

What is an r-controlled vowel?

Back

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.

Back

The word 'car' has an r-controlled vowel syllable: 'car'.

Front

In the word 'mermaid', where is the r-controlled vowel syllable?

Back

1st syllable.

Front

In the word 'flavor', where is the r-controlled vowel syllable?

Back

2nd syllable.

Front

In the word 'safari', where is the r-controlled vowel syllable?

Back

2nd syllable.

Front

In the word 'concert', where is the r-controlled vowel syllable?

Back

2nd syllable.

Front

In the word 'never', where is the r-controlled vowel syllable?

Back

2nd syllable.

Front

What happens to the vowel sound in an r-controlled syllable?

Back

The vowel sound is influenced by the 'r', often making it sound different than it would on its own.

Front

List three r-controlled vowels.

Back

ar, er, ir.

Front

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

Back

An r-controlled vowel is followed by 'r', which changes its sound, while a regular vowel can stand alone.