U3W4 Open + Closed Syllables

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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 means it has a vowel followed by one or more consonants. For example, 'fit' is a 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. The vowel is usually long, as in the word 'hi'.

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What is the syllable pattern of the word 'stomach'?

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The syllable pattern of 'stomach' is VC/V, meaning it has a vowel followed by a consonant and then another vowel.

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What is the syllable pattern of the word 'begin'?

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The syllable pattern of 'begin' is V/VC, meaning it starts with a vowel and is followed by a consonant.

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What is at the end of an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel.

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Can a closed syllable contain a long vowel sound?

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No, a closed syllable typically has a short vowel sound because the vowel is closed in by a consonant.

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Give an example of a word with a closed syllable.

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An example of a word with a closed syllable is 'cat'.

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Give an example of a word with an open syllable.

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An example of a word with an open syllable is 'go'.

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What is the difference between open and closed syllables?

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The main difference is that open syllables end with a vowel and closed syllables end with a consonant.

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How do you identify a closed syllable in a word?

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You can identify a closed syllable by looking for a vowel followed by one or more consonants.