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 following it. Example: 'go', 'hi'.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a vowel sound that is usually short. Example: 'yes', 'still'.

Front

Identify the syllable type: 'go'.

Back

Open syllable.

Front

Identify the syllable type: 'yes'.

Back

Closed syllable.

Front

Identify the syllable type: 'hi'.

Back

Open syllable.

Front

Identify the syllable type: 'still'.

Back

Closed syllable.

Front

What is the vowel sound in an open syllable?

Back

The vowel sound in an open syllable is usually long.

Front

What is the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

Back

The vowel sound in a closed syllable is usually short.

Front

Give an example of a word with an open syllable.

Back

Example: 'me', 'no'.

Front

Give an example of a word with a closed syllable.

Back

Example: 'cat', 'dog'.