Closed vs Open Syllable

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant.

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable is a syllable that ends with a long vowel sound.

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Give an example of a closed syllable word.

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The word 'cat' is a closed syllable because it ends with a consonant.

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Give an example of an open syllable word.

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The word 'he' is an open syllable because it ends with a long vowel sound.

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How many syllables are in the word 'monster'?

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The word 'monster' has two syllables.

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What kind of syllable is the word 'spill'?

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The word 'spill' is a closed syllable.

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What kind of syllable is the word 'pro'?

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The word 'pro' is an open syllable.

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter that represents a speech sound, such as A, E, I, O, U.

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What is a consonant?

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A consonant is a letter that represents a speech sound that is not a vowel.

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Can a syllable have more than one vowel?

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Yes, a syllable can have more than one vowel, but it can still be closed if it ends with a consonant.