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What type of syllable contains one vowel followed an r?
R-controlled syllable
Divide portion into syllables and name each syllable.
por tion = r-controlled + final stable
What are the definitions of over-, under-, & super-?
over = too much
under = below
super = above
The double r in an r-controlled exception makes the preceding vowel say what sound?
short sound
ar
ar - car /ar/
ar - beggar - /er/
ar - wizard - /er/
Does the vowel in an r-controlled syllable say the long or short sound?
Neither, the followed is controlled by the r.
What does the Latin base -port- mean?
to carry
What does the prefix circum- mean?
around
Read the words: carry, chapter. Which word contains an r-controlled exception?
arid
or
or - horn - /or/
or - doctor - /er/
What is the job of the letter e in the word large?
It makes the g say /j/.
What does the Latin base -vert- mean?
to turn
What does the prefix inter- mean?
between, among
What does the prefix para- mean?
beside, near, or against
What says /er/?
er, ir, ur, & ar, or at the end of multisyllabic words
How do you mark the vowels in an r-controlled syllable?
circle them
Divide particle into syllables and name each syllable.
Par ti cle = r-controlled + open exception + final stable
What does the prefix per- mean?
through. intensive
Divide narrate into syllables and mark each syllable.
nar rate = r-controlled exception + v-e
What are the 3 spelling options for /er/ at the end of multisyllabic words?
er, ar, or
What does the Latin base -form- mean?
to form or shape
Using your knowledge of word elements, what does transport mean?
to carry across
What does the Greek combining form -therm- mean?
heat
Which 2 vowels when followed by an r and another vowel form an r-controlled exception?
a & e
What is the most common spelling of /er/ at the end of multisyllabic words?
er