Syllables
This type of syllable has one vowel that is followed by a consonant, digraph, or blend.
What is a closed syllable?
huge
very big, giant, gigantic
A one-syllable word with one vowel that ends in f, l, or s gets this
What is a bonus letter?
"Cane" is an example of this type of syllable.
What is a vowel-consonant-e syllable?
glance
look quickly at something
These two letters make a soft sound when followed by e, i, or y.
What are c and g?
This syllable always comes at the end of a base word, and does not have a real vowel sound.
What is a final stable syllable?
to cause damage or hurt to something or someone
These four words are the only words with short vowels that do NOT use -tch.
What are such, much, rich, and which?
This syllable always has the letter "r" in it.
What is an r-controlled syllable?
portion
a small part of something or a serving size
These two letters will never be found at the end of a word in the English language.
What are v and j?
This type of syllable has nothing following the vowel.
What is an open syllable?
sturdy
Very strong
If you are unsure which spelling option to use, you should make sure to use this.
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