Consonant Ending LE

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What is a consonant ending 'LE'?

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A consonant ending 'LE' is a syllable that ends with a consonant followed by the letters 'LE', such as in the words 'table' and 'candle'.

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Give an example of a word with a consonant ending 'LE'.

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An example of a word with a consonant ending 'LE' is 'apple'.

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What sound does the 'LE' make in a consonant ending 'LE' word?

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In a consonant ending 'LE' word, the 'LE' usually makes a soft 'l' sound, as in 'little'.

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How do you identify a consonant ending 'LE' word?

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You can identify a consonant ending 'LE' word by looking for a word that has a consonant before 'LE' at the end, like 'bottle'.

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What is the rule for spelling words with a consonant ending 'LE'?

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The rule is that the 'LE' must follow a consonant, and the 'LE' is often preceded by a single vowel.

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Can you name a two-syllable word that ends with 'LE'?

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Yes, 'candle' is a two-syllable word that ends with 'LE'.

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What happens to the vowel sound before 'LE' in a consonant ending 'LE' word?

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The vowel sound before 'LE' is usually a short vowel sound, as in 'table'.

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Is 'stable' a consonant ending 'LE' word?

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Yes, 'stable' is a consonant ending 'LE' word because it ends with 'BLE'.

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What is the difference between 'LE' and 'EL' endings?

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'LE' endings are often preceded by a consonant, while 'EL' endings can be part of different syllable structures.

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How do you pronounce 'LE' in a consonant ending 'LE' word?

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In a consonant ending 'LE' word, 'LE' is pronounced as 'luh'.