Open and Closed Syllables

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and does not have a consonant at the end. Example: 'ba' in 'baby'.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant sound. Example: 'rab' in 'rabbit'.

Front

Which word has an open syllable: baby, rabbit, or kitten?

Back

Baby has an open syllable.

Front

Is the first syllable in 'rabbit' open or closed?

Back

The first syllable 'rab' is closed.

Front

What type of syllable is the second syllable in 'sunset'?

Back

The second syllable 'set' is closed.

Front

Is the first syllable in 'pencil' open or closed?

Back

The first syllable 'pen' is open.

Front

Which word has a closed first syllable: lemon or robot?

Back

Lemon has a closed first syllable.

Front

Can a syllable be both open and closed?

Back

No, a syllable is either open or closed based on its ending.

Front

What is an example of a word with two open syllables?

Back

The word 'hi-lo' has two open syllables.

Front

What is an example of a word with a closed syllable?

Back

The word 'cat' has a closed syllable.