Open and Closed Syllables

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

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

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant and usually has a short vowel sound.

Front

Which word starts with an open syllable?

Back

o/pen

Front

Which word starts with a closed syllable?

Back

lem/on

Front

An open syllable ends with a?

Back

vowel

Front

A closed syllable ends with a?

Back

consonant

Front

How many vowels can a syllable have?

Back

only 1 vowel

Front

Give an example of an open syllable.

Back

The word 'me' is an open syllable.

Front

Give an example of a closed syllable.

Back

The word 'cat' is a closed syllable.

Front

What sound does an open syllable usually have?

Back

An open syllable usually has a long vowel sound.