Open and Closed Syllables

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

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

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of an open syllable.

Back

be

Front

Give an example of a closed syllable.

Back

shed

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'television'?

Back

4

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'butterfly'?

Back

3

Front

What is the vowel sound in an open syllable?

Back

The vowel sound is usually long.

Front

What is the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

Back

The vowel sound is usually short.

Front

Is 'me' an open or closed syllable?

Back

Open

Front

Is 'cat' an open or closed syllable?

Back

Closed