Vowels
"Short a" makes what sound?
/a/ like apple
How many syllables are in the word "sports"?
one (1)
Where in a word does a suffix go?
at the end
Where in a word does a prefix go?
at the beginning
What is a vowel team that says the "long o" sound?
oa, ow, oe, o_e
Open syllables usually have what kind of vowel sound?
Long
Is "-ly" and consonant suffix or a vowel suffix?
Consonant suffix
Does the word "truthful" have a prefix?
no
What kind of vowel is in the word "start"?
r-controlled /ar/
What kind of syllable is the word "boat"?
Vowel Team
What is the suffix in the word "stormy"?
-y
What is the prefix in the word "uncommon"?
un-
What is an example of an "other vowel" sound?
/oo/ like ooze, /oo/ like book, /aw/ like awesome, /ou/ like ouch, /oi/ like oink
What kind of syllable is at the END of the word "bicycle"?
Consonant + le
What is the base word in the word "smartest"?
What is the base word in the word "impolite"?
polite
What sounds does the letter "y" make when acting like a vowel?
How do I know how many syllables are in a word?
Count how many vowels and see if they are together or separate. Each syllable should only have one vowel sound.
What does the suffix "-less" mean?
To be lacking, or not have any of, something.
What does the prefix "dis-" mean?
opposite, do not