Open Syllables

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What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and the vowel is usually long.

Front

What is the open syllable in the word 'diner'?

Back

Di

Front

How do you divide the syllables in 'crater'?

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cra/ter

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How do you divide the syllables in 'tulip'?

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tu/lip

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How do you divide the syllables in 'bacon'?

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ba/con

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What sound does the first syllable of 'robot' make?

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long vowel sound.

Front

What is a syllable?

Back

A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word.

Front

Can a syllable have more than one vowel?

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Yes, but in an open syllable, it usually has one vowel that is long.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and the vowel is usually short.

Front

Give an example of an open syllable.

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The word 'go' is an open syllable.