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: 'pu' in 'puppy'.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant and the vowel is usually short. Example: 'bag' in 'bagel'.

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'dishpan'?

Back

There are 2 syllables in 'dishpan'.

Front

What is an example of a closed syllable?

Back

'can' is a closed syllable because it ends with a consonant.

Front

What is an example of an open syllable?

Back

'go' is an open syllable because it ends with a vowel.

Front

What happens to the vowel in a closed syllable?

Back

The vowel in a closed syllable is usually short.

Front

What happens to the vowel in an open syllable?

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The vowel in an open syllable is usually long.

Front

Is 'pan' an open or closed syllable?

Back

'pan' is a closed syllable.

Front

Is 'he' an open or closed syllable?

Back

'he' is an open syllable.

Front

How do you identify a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable has a consonant after the vowel.