Closed Syllables

What is a closed syllable?

• A syllable that ends with a consonant sound

• A syllable that ends with a vowel sound

• A syllable that has no consonants

• A syllable that is pronounced with a long vowel sound

Give an example of a word with a closed syllable.

• elephant

• dog

• cat

• bird

How many vowel sounds are there in a closed syllable?

• 3

• 5

• 0

• 1

What is the general rule for a closed syllable?

• A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a long vowel sound.

• A closed syllable ends with a vowel and has a short vowel sound.

• A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound.

• A closed syllable ends with a silent letter and has a short vowel sound.

What happens when a closed syllable ends with a consonant?

• It makes the vowel before it long.

• It has no effect on the vowel.

• It changes the consonant to a vowel.

• It makes the vowel before it short.

Identify the closed syllable.

• cat

• ti

• ba

• see

Identify the word with two closed syllables.

• magnet

• raven

• table

• tiger

What type of syllable is "fed"?

• closed

• open