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 after the vowel. Example: 'hi'.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

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

Front

Identify an example of an open syllable.

Back

'hi' is an example of an open syllable.

Front

Identify an example of a closed syllable.

Back

'fit' is an example of a closed syllable.

Front

What type of syllable is 'bot'?

Back

'bot' is a closed syllable.

Front

What type of syllable is 'on'?

Back

'on' is a closed syllable.

Front

What type of syllable is 'so'?

Back

'so' is an open syllable.

Front

What type of syllable is 'me'?

Back

'me' is an open syllable.

Front

What is the vowel sound in an open syllable?

Back

The vowel sound in an open syllable is usually long.

Front

What is the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

Back

The vowel sound in a closed syllable is usually short.