Open Syllables

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable is a syllable that ends with a vowel sound. For example, 'go' and 'me' are open syllables.

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Give an example of a word with an open syllable.

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The word 'he' has an open syllable because it ends with the vowel 'e'.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant sound. For example, 'cat' and 'dog' are closed syllables.

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How do you identify an open syllable in a word?

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An open syllable can be identified by looking for a vowel at the end of the syllable that is not followed by a consonant.

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What is the difference between open and closed syllables?

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Open syllables end with a vowel sound, while closed syllables end with a consonant sound.

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter in the alphabet that represents a speech sound, specifically 'a', 'e', 'i', 'o', 'u'.

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What is a consonant?

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A consonant is a letter in the alphabet that is not a vowel. Examples include 'b', 'c', 'd', 'f', etc.

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Can a word have both open and closed syllables?

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Yes, a word can have both open and closed syllables. For example, the word 'table' has an open syllable ('ta') and a closed syllable ('ble').

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word. It usually contains a vowel sound.

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What is the role of vowels in open syllables?

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In open syllables, vowels are usually long, meaning they sound like the name of the letter.