Open & Closed Syllables U2W1 Word Study

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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 following it. Example: 'be' in 'be/yond'.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a vowel sound that is usually short. Example: 'fin' in 'fin/ish'.

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Identify the open syllable in the word 'beyond'.

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The open syllable is 'be'.

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Identify the closed syllable in the word 'finish'.

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The closed syllable is 'fin'.

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What is the rule for dividing syllables in a word?

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Syllables are divided between two consonants, or before a single consonant if the vowel is short.

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How do you identify a syllable in a word?

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

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What is the difference between 'clever' and 'lazy' in terms of syllable division?

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'Clever' is a closed syllable ('cle/ver'), while 'lazy' is an open syllable ('la/zy').

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What is an example of a word with two open syllables?

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The word 'radio' has two open syllables: 'ra' and 'dio'.

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What is an example of a word with a closed syllable followed by an open syllable?

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The word 'cabin' has a closed syllable 'cab' and an open syllable 'in'.

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How do you pronounce an open syllable?

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An open syllable is pronounced with a long vowel sound.