Open and Closed Syllables

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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 and does not have a consonant following the vowel.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant, which closes the vowel sound.

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Give an example of an open syllable.

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An example of an open syllable is 'he'.

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Give an example of a closed syllable.

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An example of a closed syllable is 'cat'.

Front

What is the vowel sound in an open syllable?

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The vowel sound in an open syllable is usually long.

Front

What is the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

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The vowel sound in a closed syllable is usually short.

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How can you identify an open syllable in a word?

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An open syllable can be identified by checking if it ends with a vowel and is not followed by a consonant.

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How can you identify a closed syllable in a word?

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A closed syllable can be identified by checking if it ends with a consonant.

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What is the rule for syllable division with open syllables?

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When dividing syllables, an open syllable typically remains intact and is not split.

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What is the rule for syllable division with closed syllables?

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When dividing syllables, a closed syllable is often split before the final consonant.