Open/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

The word 'he' is an open syllable.

Front

Give an example of a closed syllable.

Back

The word 'cat' is a closed syllable.

Front

What vowel sound does the first syllable in 'HICCUP' have?

Back

The first syllable has a short vowel sound.

Front

What vowel sound does the first syllable in 'HOTEL' have?

Back

The first syllable has a long vowel sound.

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'MAGNET'?

Back

There are 2 syllables in 'MAGNET'.

Front

How many vowels are in the word 'WISCONSIN'?

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There are 3 vowels in 'WISCONSIN'.

Front

What pattern does the word 'RABBIT' follow?

Back

The word 'RABBIT' follows the VCCV pattern.

Front

What is the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

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The vowel sound in a closed syllable is usually short.