Open and closed Syllables

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel sound.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant.

Front

Give an example of an open syllable.

Back

The word 'my' is an open syllable.

Front

Give an example of a closed syllable.

Back

The word 'bat' is a closed syllable.

Front

What sound does an open syllable make?

Back

An open syllable usually has a long vowel sound.

Front

What sound does a closed syllable make?

Back

A closed syllable usually has a short vowel sound.

Front

How do you identify a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable has a consonant after the vowel.

Front

How do you identify an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable has no consonant after the vowel.

Front

What is the last letter of an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel.

Front

What is the last letter of a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant.