Open, Closed, and Vowel Consonant E Syllables

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel sound. The vowel is usually long. Example: 'go', 'he'.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant. The vowel is usually short. Example: 'cat', 'dog'.

Front

What is a vowel-consonant-e syllable?

Back

A vowel-consonant-e syllable has a vowel followed by a consonant and then an 'e' at the end. The 'e' makes the vowel long. Example: 'cake', 'like'.

Front

Give an example of an open syllable.

Back

'me', 'no', 'hi'.

Front

Give an example of a closed syllable.

Back

'bat', 'sit', 'jump'.

Front

Give an example of a vowel-consonant-e syllable.

Back

'home', 'time', 'vote'.

Front

What happens to the vowel in a closed syllable?

Back

The vowel is usually short.

Front

What happens to the vowel in an open syllable?

Back

The vowel is usually long.

Front

What is the role of the 'e' in a vowel-consonant-e syllable?

Back

The 'e' at the end makes the vowel sound long.

Front

How do you spell a word with a closed syllable?

Back

You spell it with a short vowel followed by one or more consonants. Example: 'cat'.