Syllable Types: Word Study Slides
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Syllable Types: Word Study Slides
Breaking words into syllables Identifying syllable patterns Year 6 Phonics & Word Study
Word: FANTASTIC
Look at this word carefully Count the vowel sounds you hear How many syllables do you think it has?
FANTASTIC Breakdown
FAN - closed syllable (ends with consonant) TAS - closed syllable (ends with consonant) TIC - closed syllable (ends with consonant) All three syllables follow the closed pattern!
Word: BICYCLE
Here's our next word to examine Say it slowly and listen carefully What do you notice about the vowel sounds?
BICYCLE Breakdown
BI - open syllable (ends with vowel, long sound) CY - open syllable (ends with vowel, long sound) CLE - consonant + le syllable (stable ending) Three different syllable types in one word!
Remember the Six Syllable Types
Closed: ends with consonant (short vowel) Open: ends with vowel (long vowel) R-controlled: vowel + r (bossy r) Vowel team: two vowels together Vowel silent e: magic e pattern Consonant + le: stable ending