Syllabication - Open/Closed

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant, which means the vowel is 'closed in' and usually makes a short sound. Example: 'cat'.

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel, which means the vowel is 'open' and usually makes a long sound. Example: 'go'.

Front

Is the syllable /pic/ open or closed?

Back

Closed

Front

Is the syllable /bi/ open or closed?

Back

Open

Front

Is the syllable /tap/ open or closed?

Back

Closed

Front

Is the syllable /go/ open or closed?

Back

Open

Front

What sound does a closed syllable usually make?

Back

A closed syllable usually makes a short vowel sound.

Front

What sound does an open syllable usually make?

Back

An open syllable usually makes a long vowel sound.

Front

Can you give an example of a closed syllable?

Back

Yes, 'dog' is a closed syllable.

Front

Can you give an example of an open syllable?

Back

Yes, 'he' is an open syllable.