Drag the words with two closed syllables into the box

Understanding Closed Syllables

Closed syllables are an important concept in phonics and reading instruction. When a syllable ends with a consonant, it is considered a closed syllable. This typically results in a short vowel sound, as the consonant "closes" the syllable and doesn't allow the vowel to say its name.

Words like dentist, valley, basket, and hollow are examples of words with two closed syllables. Let's break down each word to understand why they fit this category:

Dentist: Den-tist (The first syllable "den" ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound)

Valley: Val-ley (The second syllable "ley" ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound)

Basket: Bas-ket (Both syllables "bas" and "ket" end with consonants and have short vowel sounds)

Hollow: Hol-low (Both syllables "hol" and "low" end with consonants and have short vowel sounds)

Understanding closed syllables can help readers decode and pronounce unfamiliar words. By recognizing patterns like closed syllables, readers can improve their reading fluency and comprehension.

Which word should be dragged into the box for having two closed syllables?

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