Open and Closed Syllable

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable is a syllable that ends with a vowel sound.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant sound.

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Give an example of an open syllable.

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The word 'ba' in 'bacon' is an open syllable.

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Give an example of a closed syllable.

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The word 'cat' is a closed syllable.

Front

What does an open syllable end with?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel.

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What does a closed syllable end with?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant.

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How do you divide the word 'ignite'?

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The word 'ignite' is divided as 'ig/nite'.

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How do you divide the word 'robot'?

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The word 'robot' is divided as 'ro/bot'.

Front

What is the vowel sound in an open syllable?

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The vowel sound in an open syllable is usually long.

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What is the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

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The vowel sound in a closed syllable is usually short.