Understanding Y and Syllable Types

Front

What sound does the letter 'y' make in the word 'happy'?

Back

Long e

Front

What sound does the letter 'y' make in the word 'cry'?

Back

Long i

Front

What sound does the letter 'y' make in the word 'jelly'?

Back

Long e

Front

What sound does the letter 'y' make in the word 'dry'?

Back

Long i

Front

What type of syllable is 'hop' in the word 'hopscotch'?

Back

Closed

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

A syllable that ends with a vowel sound.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A syllable that ends with a consonant sound.

Front

What is a vowel-consonant-e syllable?

Back

A syllable that ends with a silent 'e' after a consonant.

Front

Give an example of an open syllable.

Back

The word 'go'.

Front

Give an example of a closed syllable.

Back

The word 'cat'.