The Six Syllable Types

1 vowel

1 or more consonant after vowel

Short vowel sound

2 vowels

“e” at the end is silent

1^st vowel is long

1 vowel at the end

Long vowel sound

Always at end of multi-syllable words

“e” is silent

“consonant” and “l” sound like a blend

1 vowel followed by “r”

Makes special sound

2 vowels next to each other

1 vowel sound