Closed Syllables

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant, which means the vowel is 'closed in' by the consonant.

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Give an example of a closed syllable.

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The word 'cat' is a closed syllable because it ends with the consonant 't'.

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable is a syllable that ends with a vowel, which means the vowel is not followed by a consonant.

Front

Give an example of an open syllable.

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

Front

What letter usually follows a closed syllable?

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A consonant usually follows a closed syllable.

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Identify the closed syllable in the word 'basket'.

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The closed syllable in 'basket' is 'bas'.

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Identify the open syllable in the word 'robot'.

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The open syllable in 'robot' is 'ro'.

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What happens to the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

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The vowel sound in a closed syllable is usually short.

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What happens to the vowel sound in an open syllable?

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The vowel sound in an open syllable is usually long.

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Is the word 'dog' a closed syllable?

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Yes, 'dog' is a closed syllable because it ends with the consonant 'g'.