Six Syllable Types Review

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What is an Open Syllable?

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An Open Syllable ends with a vowel sound and does not have a consonant closing it. Example: 'he', 'go'.

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What is a Closed Syllable?

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A Closed Syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound. Example: 'cat', 'dog'.

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What is an R-controlled Syllable?

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An R-controlled Syllable has a vowel followed by the letter 'r', which changes the way the vowel is pronounced. Example: 'car', 'her'.

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What is a Vowel Team Syllable?

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A Vowel Team Syllable has two vowels that work together to make one sound. Example: 'team', 'boat'.

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What is a Magic E Syllable?

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A Magic E Syllable has a silent 'e' at the end that makes the vowel before it say its name (long sound). Example: 'cake', 'time'.

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How do you divide the word 'disappoint' into syllables?

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dis/ap/point.

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What syllable types are in the word 'drag/on'?

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closed/closed.

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What syllable types are in the word 'won/der/ful'?

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closed/r-controlled/closed.

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What is the purpose of a Vowel Team Syllable?

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To create a long vowel sound or a new sound using two vowels together.

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Can a syllable be both closed and open?

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No, a syllable can only be one type at a time.