Dividing Open Syllable Words

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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. For example, 'go' and 'me'.

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How do you divide the word 'spicy' into syllables?

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spi - cy

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How do you divide the word 'clover' into syllables?

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clo - ver

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How do you divide the word 'between' into syllables?

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be - tween

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How do you divide the word 'cocoa' into syllables?

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co - coa

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How do you divide the word 'reward' into syllables?

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re - ward

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What is the rule for dividing open syllable words?

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In open syllable words, the syllable usually ends with a vowel sound.

Front

Give an example of an open syllable word.

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'me' is an example of an open syllable word.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound, like 'cat'.

Front

How do you identify an open syllable in a word?

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Look for a syllable that ends with a vowel and does not have a consonant after it.