Closed Syllables, Syllables

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable has one short vowel, followed by at least one consonant.

Front

Give an example of a closed syllable.

Back

bit

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'fantastic'?

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3

Front

What are the vowels in the English language?

Back

a, e, i, o, u

Front

Divide the word 'fitness' into syllables.

Back

fit ness

Front

What is a syllable?

Back

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

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and does not have a consonant after the vowel.

Front

Give an example of an open syllable.

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go

Front

What is a vowel?

Back

A vowel is a letter that represents a speech sound made with the vocal tract open, such as a, e, i, o, u.

Front

What is a consonant?

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A consonant is a letter that represents a speech sound made by obstructing airflow, such as b, c, d, f.