VCE Syllables

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant, which usually makes the vowel sound short. Example: 'cat'.

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable is a syllable that ends with a vowel, which usually makes the vowel sound long. Example: 'he'.

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What does VCe stand for?

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VCe stands for 'Vowel-Consonant-e', which is a syllable pattern where a vowel is followed by a consonant and then an 'e' that is silent, making the vowel sound long. Example: 'cake'.

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What kind of vowel sound do you hear in a closed syllable?

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You hear a short vowel sound in a closed syllable.

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What kind of vowel sound do you hear in an open syllable?

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You hear a long vowel sound in an open syllable.

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Identify the VCe syllable in the word 'create'.

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The VCe syllable in 'create' is 'eate'.

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Identify the VCe syllable in the word 'hope'.

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The VCe syllable in 'hope' is 'ope'.

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What is an example of a word with a closed syllable?

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An example of a word with a closed syllable is 'dog'.

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What is an example of a word with an open syllable?

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An example of a word with an open syllable is 'go'.

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What is an example of a word with a VCe syllable?

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An example of a word with a VCe syllable is 'time'.