Open/Closed Syllables

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and usually has a long vowel sound. Example: 'he', 'go'.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant and usually has a short vowel sound. Example: 'cat', 'dog'.

Front

How do you divide the word 'ROBOT'?

Back

ro/bot

Front

How many consonants are in the word 'WISCONSIN'?

Back

6

Front

How many syllables does the word 'BOX' have?

Back

1

Front

Which pattern has a short vowel sound?

Back

CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) pattern.

Front

What pattern does the word 'RABBIT' follow?

Back

VCCV (Vowel-Consonant-Consonant-Vowel) pattern.

Front

What is a CVC word?

Back

A CVC word has a consonant, a vowel, and another consonant. Example: 'cat'.

Front

What is a V-CV word?

Back

A V-CV word has a vowel followed by a consonant and then another vowel. Example: 'open'.

Front

What is a syllable?

Back

A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word.