Closed 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 causes the vowel sound to be short.

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Give an example of a closed syllable word.

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'cat' is an example of a closed syllable word.

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What is the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

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The vowel sound in a closed syllable is typically short.

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Identify the closed syllable in the word 'button'.

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The closed syllables in 'button' are 'but' and 'ton'.

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What is the structure of a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable typically follows the structure: consonant + vowel + consonant (CVC).

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How do you identify a closed syllable in a word?

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You can identify a closed syllable by looking for a vowel followed by one or more consonants.

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What is the difference between open and closed syllables?

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Open syllables end with a vowel and have a long vowel sound, while closed syllables end with a consonant and have a short vowel sound.

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Provide an example of a word with two closed syllables.

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The word 'button' has two closed syllables: 'but' and 'ton'.

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What is the significance of closed syllables in reading?

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Understanding closed syllables helps with decoding words and improving reading fluency.

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How can closed syllables affect pronunciation?

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Closed syllables can affect pronunciation by making the vowel sound short.