Open Syllables

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and does not have a consonant after it.

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Give an example of a word with an open syllable.

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The word 'mu-sic' has an open syllable 'mu'.

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How do you separate the syllables in the word 'pilot'?

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pi-lot

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What is the first syllable in the word 'nature'?

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The first syllable is 'na'.

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How do you separate the syllables in the word 'broken'?

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bro-ken

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What is the second syllable in the word 'soda'?

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The second syllable is 'da'.

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What is a two-syllable word?

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A two-syllable word has two distinct sounds or beats, like 'mu-sic'.

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Can an open syllable be at the end of a word?

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No, an open syllable is usually at the beginning or in the middle of a word.

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What is the difference between an open syllable and a closed syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel, while a closed syllable ends with a consonant.

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How do you separate the syllables in the word 'soda'?

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so-da