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.

Back

The word 'cat' is a closed syllable.

Front

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

Back

The correct division is met/er.

Front

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

Back

The correct division is cra/ter.

Front

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

Back

The open syllable is 'Si'.

Front

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

Back

The correct division is ba/con.

Front

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

Back

The correct division is hu/mid.

Front

What sound does an open syllable usually make?

Back

An open syllable usually makes a long vowel sound.