Syllable Types
What type of syllable gives a short vowel sound?
Closed
What sound does /ai/ say?
long a
What are cutting patterns?
Patterns found within words that allow us to break apart syllables and read words
What happens to the c if it comes before an i, e, or y?
It makes the /s/ sound.
What is the Floss Rule?
In a 1-syllable word, the f, l, and s double if it has a short vowel, like in fuss.
What are two types of syllables that give a long vowel sound?
Silent e, open syllable or vowel teams
Where does -ay usually come in a word?
At the end
How many cutting patterns are there?
5
What happens to the g if it comes before an i, e, or y?
It makes the /j/ sound.
When do we use -dge at the end of a word?
If it is 1-syllable and has a short vowel, like bridge.
What type of syllable is found in feet?
Vowel Team
What does oa say?
long o
What is the most common cutting pattern?
vccv
TBD
How do we spell hop + ed? Why?
It is spelled hopped because we have to double to consonant to protect the short vowel sound.
What is a word or part of a word called?
A syllable
What are two sound ea can make?
long e - beach
short e - bread
Where do we cut a vcv pattern?
When does y make its consonant sound?
At the beginning of a word
How do we spell make + ing.
What does every syllable need?
A vowel sound
What is the most common vowel sound?
The schwa!
Where do we cut a vccccv pattern?
vc/cccv - in/struct (unless it's a compound word)
What three letters soften the c and g?
i, e, and y
How many letters can spell a sound?
1, 2, 3, or 4