Open, Closed, Silent E Syllables

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and does not have a consonant after the vowel. Example: 'go'.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant, which closes the vowel in the syllable. Example: 'cat'.

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What is a silent e syllable (VCe)?

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A silent e syllable has a vowel followed by a consonant and ends with a silent 'e'. The 'e' makes the vowel say its name. Example: 'cake'.

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How many syllables are in the word 'cape'?

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1 syllable; VCe (silent e).

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How many syllables are in the word 'robot'?

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2 syllables; first open, second closed.

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How many syllables are in the word 'tiger'?

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2 syllables; first open, second closed.

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How many syllables are in the word 'complete'?

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2 syllables; first closed, second VCe (silent e).

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How many syllables are in the word 'basket'?

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2 syllables; both closed.

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What is an example of a word with an open syllable?

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'me' is an example of an open syllable.

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What is an example of a word with a closed syllable?

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'dog' is an example of a closed syllable.