Syllable Power Word Bank
Science of Reading • Phonics Word Bank
Syllable Power Word Bank
Target Patterns
Closed • Open • VCe
C
Closed Syllable
Ends in a consonant; vowel sound is short.
O
Open Syllable
Ends in a vowel; vowel sound is long.
VCe
Vowel-Consonant-e
Vowel + consonant + silent e; vowel is long.
Pattern 1
Closed + VCe (Short Vowel + Silent-e)
Formula: [C] + [VCe]
cupcake
reptile
stampede
concrete
invite
trombone
sunshine
dispute
pancake
tadpole
costume
flagpole
Pattern 2
Open + VCe (Long Vowel + Silent-e)
Formula: [O] + [VCe]
locate
donate
rotate
provide
female
polite
remote
decide
debate
profile
relate
behave
Pattern 3
Open + Closed (Long Vowel + Short Vowel)
Formula: [O] + [C]
robot
music
tulip
human
bacon
focus
pilot
demand
relax
protect
prevent
silent
Syllable Division Rule (V/CV vs. VC/V): When dividing a word with one consonant between vowels (e.g., robot, locate), try dividing before the consonant first (V/CV) to test an open syllable with a long vowel. If the long vowel doesn't sound right, divide after the consonant (VC/V) for a closed syllable with a short vowel.
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Accessible Decoding & Application
Multisyllable Combo Bank
Word Study & Practice
2 & 3 Syllable Models
Pattern 4
Closed & Open Combinations (2 & 3 Syllables)
Closed + Open Mixes
banjo
hippo
disco
jumbo
volcano
galaxy
domino
buffalo
Pattern 5
3-Syllable Combination Words (Multisyllable Models)
3-Syllable Combos
telephone
telescope
celebrate
dislocate
subdivide
hibernate
appetite
hypnotize
4-Step Multisyllable Decoding Routine
1. Spot Vowels
Underline talking vowels and bracket magic silent 'e'.
2. Count & Map
Count consonants between vowels: split VC/CV or V/CV.
3. Code Types
Label each chunk: C, O, or VCe.
4. Scoop & Blend
Scoop each syllable, blend fast, and check meaning.
Decode It! Practice: Divide, Code, and Label
Label: C, O, or VCe
1. p a n c a k e 2 syllables
Break:
Code:
2. v o l c a n o 3 syllables
Break:
Code:
3. t a d p o l e 2 syllables
Break:
Code:
4. t e l e p h o n e 3 syllables
Break:
Code:
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