Open and Closed Syllables

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and does not have a consonant at the end. Example: 'hi'.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a vowel sound before it. Example: 'got'.

Front

What type of syllable is 'on'?

Back

Closed.

Front

What type of syllable is 'hi'?

Back

Open.

Front

Which is an open syllable?

Back

'hi'.

Front

What is at the end of an open syllable?

Back

Vowel.

Front

What is at the end of a closed syllable?

Back

Consonant.

Front

Give an example of a closed syllable.

Back

'cat'.

Front

Give an example of an open syllable.

Back

'go'.

Front

How can you identify an open syllable?

Back

It has a vowel at the end and sounds long.