Decoding: Open/Closed Syllables

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What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and usually has a long vowel sound, like 'go' or 'me'.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and usually has a short vowel sound, like 'cat' or 'dog'.

Front

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

Back

cab - in - et.

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

Back

ho - tel.

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

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er - ase.

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

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dev - el - op.

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

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va - ca - tion.

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What is the vowel sound in an open syllable?

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The vowel sound in an open syllable is usually long.

Front

What is the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

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The vowel sound in a closed syllable is usually short.

Front

Give an example of a word with an open syllable.

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Examples include 'me', 'go', and 'hi'.