3.2 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 a two-syllable word with an open syllable at the beginning.

Back

Music (mu-sic) is a two-syllable word with an open syllable at the beginning.

Front

How do you separate the syllables in the word 'soda'?

Back

so da

Front

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

Back

The first syllable is 'ho', making it an open syllable.

Front

Separate the syllables of the word 'peanut'.

Back

pea nut, pea-nut

Front

What is the second syllable in the word 'behind'?

Back

The second syllable is 'hind', making it be-hind.

Front

What is a two-syllable word?

Back

A two-syllable word has two distinct sounds or beats when pronounced.

Front

Identify the open syllable in the word 'music'.

Back

The open syllable is 'mu'.

Front

What is the difference between an open syllable and a closed syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel, while a closed syllable ends with a consonant.

Front

Can you give an example of a closed syllable?

Back

The word 'cat' is a closed syllable because it ends with a consonant.