Here's what makes a final consonant syllable:
* One syllable: The word must have only one syllable.
* Ends with a consonant: The syllable ends with a consonant sound, not a vowel sound.
Examples:
* "cat" - The final consonant syllable is "cat" (ends with the consonant sound "t").
* "sun" - The final consonant syllable is "sun" (ends with the consonant sound "n").
* "help" - The final consonant syllable is "help" (ends with the consonant sound "p").
Important to Note:
* Silent letters don't count: If a letter is silent, it doesn't contribute to the consonant sound. For example, "knife" has a final consonant syllable "knife" because the "e" is silent.
* Diphthongs are vowels: Diphthongs, like "oi" or "ow," are vowel sounds, so they won't create a final consonant syllable.
Understanding final consonant syllables is important in:
* Phonics: It helps with decoding and spelling words.
* Syllabification: It helps break words into syllables correctly.
* Pronunciation: It helps pronounce words with the correct stress and emphasis.