Open Syllables

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of an open syllable.

Back

The word 'me' is an open syllable.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a vowel before it.

Front

Give an example of a closed syllable.

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The word 'cat' is a closed syllable.

Front

How do you divide the word 'spider' into syllables?

Back

spi/der.

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How do you divide the word 'meter' into syllables?

Back

me/ter.

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How do you divide the word 'bacon' into syllables?

Back

ba/con.

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How do you divide the word 'humid' into syllables?

Back

hu/mid.

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What is the open syllable in the word 'diner'?

Back

Di.

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What is the vowel in the open syllable 'me'?

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The vowel is 'e'.