r-controlled words with /ûr/, /îr/

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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. Examples include 'ar', 'er', 'ir', 'or', and 'ur'.

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What sound does 'or' make in r-controlled words?

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The 'or' combination makes the /ôr/ sound, as in the words 'for', 'short', and 'world'.

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What sound does 'er' make in r-controlled words?

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The 'er' combination makes the /ûr/ sound, as in the words 'her', 'bird', and 'word'.

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What sound does 'ir' make in r-controlled words?

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The 'ir' combination makes the /ûr/ sound, as in the words 'bird', 'girl', and 'shirt'.

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What sound does 'ar' make in r-controlled words?

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The 'ar' combination makes the /är/ sound, as in the words 'car', 'star', and 'far'.

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What sound does 'ur' make in r-controlled words?

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The 'ur' combination makes the /ûr/ sound, as in the words 'fur', 'burn', and 'turn'.

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Complete the word: 'w__thwhile'. What is the missing r-controlled vowel?

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The missing r-controlled vowel is 'or', making the word 'worthwhile'.

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Complete the word: 'w__ship'. What is the missing r-controlled vowel?

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The missing r-controlled vowel is 'or', making the word 'worship'.

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Complete the word: 'sm___'. What is the missing r-controlled vowel?

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The missing r-controlled vowel is 'ear', making the word 'smear'.

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Complete the word: 'app___'. What is the missing r-controlled vowel?

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The missing r-controlled vowel is 'ear', making the word 'appear'.