Oregon Educator Licensure Assessments (ORELA) Practice Exam

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Which of the following characterizes the "vowel teams" syllable pattern?

Single vowel sounds
Combination of vowels making one sound
Vowel followed by a consonant
Vowel followed by silent e

The correct answer is: Combination of vowels making one sound

The "vowel teams" syllable pattern is characterized by a combination of vowels working together to make a single sound. This means that when two or more vowels are adjacent in a word, they typically blend to create one cohesive vowel sound rather than each maintaining its individual sound. For instance, in words like "boat" or "team," the vowel teams "oa" and "ea" produce a distinct sound together, rather than the sounds of each vowel separately. This pattern is an essential aspect of phonics as it helps learners understand how vowels can combine to create different sounds, which is crucial for reading and spelling.