Decoding Words with the Short E Sound in Closed Syllables

This video tutorial teaches how to decode words with the short E sound, focusing on closed syllables. It explains the difference between long and short vowel sounds, and how closed syllables affect pronunciation. The tutorial provides examples and practice exercises to help learners identify and pronounce words with the short E sound correctly.

What is a closed syllable?

• A syllable that ends with a vowel

• A syllable that ends with a consonant

• A syllable that has no vowels

• A syllable that has two vowels

Which of the following words contains a short E sound due to a closed syllable?

• Beat

• Meet

• Pet

• Seat

In the word 'step', why is the E pronounced with a short sound?

• Because it is in an open syllable

• Because it is followed by a vowel

• Because it is followed by a consonant

• Because it is at the end of the word

How do you determine if a vowel should be pronounced with a short sound?

• If it is followed by a consonant

• If it is at the beginning of a word

• If it is at the end of a word

• If it is followed by another vowel

Which word is an example of a closed syllable with a short E sound?

• Paper

• Lemon

• Pencil

• Open