Open and closed Syllables

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel sound.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant.

Front

Give an example of an open syllable.

Back

The word 'no' is an open syllable.

Front

Give an example of a closed syllable.

Back

The word 'mom' is a closed syllable.

Front

What do closed syllable words end with?

Back

Closed syllable words end with a consonant.

Front

What do open syllable words end with?

Back

Open syllable words end with a vowel.

Front

Is the word 'a' an open or closed syllable?

Back

The word 'a' is an open syllable.

Front

Can a syllable be both open and closed?

Back

No, a syllable is either open or closed.

Front

What is the first sound in the word 'mom'?

Back

The first sound in 'mom' is 'm'.

Front

What is the last sound in the word 'no'?

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The last sound in 'no' is 'o'.