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This resource explores the concepts of open and closed syllables through engaging examples. Discover how the first syllable's structure affects pronunciation, as seen in words like "radiant," "minnows," and "moment." Learn how open syllables create "long" vowel sounds, while closed syllables produce "short" sounds. The content is designed to enhance phonetic awareness and improve reading skills. Ideal for educators and learners alike, this guide offers practical insights into the dynamics of syllable structures and their implications for language understanding.
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It glowed with a radiant whiteness. r a d i a n t V C V First syllable is OPEN, so word begins with a “long” a sound.
I trapped minnows in a net. m i n n o w s V C C V First syllable is CLOSED, so word begins with a “short” i sound.
For an instant, there was silence. i n s t a n t V C C C V First syllable is CLOSED, so word begins with a “short” i sound.
The moment the door closed, I remembered my key was inside. m o m e n t C V V First syllable is OPEN, so word begins with a “long” o sound.
The conversation was ended. The boy was puzzled. Coming out of the river bottoms made me uneasy. Practice book pg. 144
VCV V C C V lawyer balance minus author method V CCC V supply
VCV sheriff item require spirit adopt deserve relief poison
VCCV VCCCV whisper instant tennis laundry rescue journey