Words with R-Controlled Vowels

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What is an R-controlled vowel?

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An R-controlled vowel is a vowel followed by the letter 'r' that changes the way the vowel is pronounced. Examples include 'ar' in 'car', 'er' in 'her', 'ir' in 'bird', 'or' in 'for', and 'ur' in 'fur'.

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Give an example of a word with 'ar' as an R-controlled vowel.

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Car.

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Give an example of a word with 'er' as an R-controlled vowel.

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Her.

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Give an example of a word with 'ir' as an R-controlled vowel.

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Bird.

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Give an example of a word with 'or' as an R-controlled vowel.

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For.

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Give an example of a word with 'ur' as an R-controlled vowel.

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Fur.

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What is the sound of 'ar' in R-controlled vowels?

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The 'ar' sound is pronounced like 'ahr' as in 'car'.

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What is the sound of 'er' in R-controlled vowels?

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The 'er' sound is pronounced like 'ur' as in 'her'.

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What is the sound of 'ir' in R-controlled vowels?

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The 'ir' sound is pronounced like 'ur' as in 'bird'.

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What is the sound of 'or' in R-controlled vowels?

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The 'or' sound is pronounced like 'or' as in 'for'.