Open and Closed Syllables

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and the vowel is usually long. Example: 'ba-by'.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant and the vowel is usually short. Example: 'can-did'.

Front

What is an example of a word with both open and closed syllables?

Back

The word 'apron' has both an open syllable ('a') and a closed syllable ('pron').

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'triumphant'?

Back

The word 'triumphant' has three syllables: 'tri-um-phant'.

Front

Is the word 'baby' an open or closed syllable?

Back

The word 'baby' is an open syllable because it ends with a vowel sound.

Front

What is the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

Back

In a closed syllable, the vowel sound is usually short.

Front

Can a word have both open and closed syllables?

Back

Yes, a word can have both open and closed syllables, like 'apron'.

Front

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

Back

The first syllable 'can' in 'candid' is a closed syllable.

Front

What happens to the vowel in a closed syllable?

Back

The vowel in a closed syllable is usually short because it is followed by a consonant.

Front

Give an example of a closed syllable word.

Back

An example of a closed syllable word is 'napkin'.