Open Syllables

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of an open syllable.

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The word 'he' is an example of an open syllable.

Front

How do you divide the word 'LOSER' into syllables?

Back

lo-ser

Front

Identify the open syllable in the word 'E-QUAL'.

Back

E

Front

Identify the open syllable in the word 'STU-DENT'.

Back

stu

Front

Identify the open syllable in the word 'PU-NISH'.

Back

pu

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How do you divide the word 'RECENT' into syllables?

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re-cent

Front

What is the difference between an open syllable and a closed syllable?

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An open syllable ends in a vowel, while a closed syllable ends in a consonant.

Front

Give an example of a closed syllable.

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The word 'cat' is an example of a closed syllable.

Front

What happens to the vowel sound in an open syllable?

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The vowel sound is usually long.