Open, Closed, and Silent E Syllable Type

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What is an OPEN SYLLABLE?

Back

An open syllable ends in a vowel and the vowel sound is long.

Front

What is a CLOSED SYLLABLE?

Back

A closed syllable ends in a consonant and the vowel sound is short.

Front

What syllable type is MENT?

Back

Closed

Front

What syllable type is KITE?

Back

Open

Front

What syllable type is SHIP?

Back

Closed

Front

What is a SILENT E SYLLABLE?

Back

A silent E syllable ends in an E and the partner vowel sound is long.

Front

Give an example of an OPEN SYLLABLE.

Back

The word 'go' is an open syllable.

Front

Give an example of a CLOSED SYLLABLE.

Back

The word 'cat' is a closed syllable.

Front

Give an example of a SILENT E SYLLABLE.

Back

The word 'cake' is a silent E syllable.

Front

What happens to the vowel sound in a CLOSED SYLLABLE?

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The vowel sound is short.