VCE Syllables

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word. It usually contains a vowel sound.

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What is a VCe syllable?

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A VCe syllable is a syllable that has a vowel followed by a consonant and then an 'e' at the end, which makes the vowel say its name (long sound).

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and the vowel is usually long.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant, which makes the vowel sound short.

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Give an example of a VCe syllable.

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The word 'cake' has a VCe syllable: 'ake'.

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In the word 'Spy', what type of syllable is it?

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Open.

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In the word 'Explode', which part is the VCe syllable?

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'plode'.

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In the word 'Recognize', which part is the VCe syllable?

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'Nize'.

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In the word 'Compromise', which part is the VCe syllable?

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'mise'.

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In the word 'Miscalculate', which part is the VCe syllable?

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'late'.