Open Syllables

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and the vowel is usually long.

Front

Give an example of an open syllable.

Back

The word 'go' is an open syllable.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant and the vowel is usually short.

Front

Give an example of a closed syllable.

Back

The word 'cat' is a closed syllable.

Front

What happens to the vowel sound in an open syllable?

Back

The vowel sound is usually long.

Front

What happens to the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

Back

The vowel sound is usually short.

Front

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

Back

spi/der

Front

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

Back

bo/nus

Front

What is the vowel sound in the first syllable of 'robot'?

Back

long

Front

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

Back

tu/lip