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' and usually makes a short sound.

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Give an example of a closed syllable word.

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

Front

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

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound, while an open syllable ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound.

Front

Identify the closed syllable in the word 'basket'.

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The closed syllable is 'ket'.

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What is the closed syllable in the word 'rabbit'?

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The closed syllable is 'rab'.

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How many syllables are in the word 'complete'?

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The word 'complete' has two syllables.

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Is 'napkin' a closed syllable word?

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Yes, 'napkin' has closed syllables: 'nap' and 'kin'.

Front

What is a common mistake when spelling closed syllable words?

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A common mistake is to use a long vowel sound instead of a short vowel sound.

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What is the closed syllable in the word 'mammal'?

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The closed syllable is 'mal'.