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What is an open syllable?

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

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What is a closed syllable?

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

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Is 'bab' an open or closed syllable?

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Closed syllable.

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Is 'bo' an open or closed syllable?

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Open syllable.

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Is 'bad' an open or closed syllable?

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Closed syllable.

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Is 'daf' an open or closed syllable?

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Closed syllable.

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Is 'she' an open or closed syllable?

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Open syllable.

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What is an example of 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 closed syllable?

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'dog' is an example of a closed syllable.

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How can you tell if a syllable is open?

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If it ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound, it is open.