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 'me' 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

How do you divide the syllables in 'crater'?

Back

cra/ter

Front

How do you divide the syllables in 'tulip'?

Back

tu/lip

Front

How do you divide the syllables in 'meter'?

Back

met/er

Front

How do you divide the syllables in 'bacon'?

Back

ba/con

Front

What sound does the first syllable in 'robot' make?

Back

It makes a long vowel sound.

Front

What is a vowel?

Back

A vowel is a letter that represents a speech sound made with the vocal tract open, like A, E, I, O, U.