Decoding: Open/Closed Syllables

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and usually has a long vowel sound, like 'go' or 'me'.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and usually has a short vowel sound, like 'cat' or 'dog'.

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How do you identify an open syllable in a word?

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Look for a syllable that ends with a vowel and does not have a consonant following it.

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How do you identify a closed syllable in a word?

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Look for a syllable that ends with a consonant, which usually makes the vowel sound short.

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What is the syllable division of the word 'coconut'?

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co - con - ut.

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What is the syllable division of the word 'pencil'?

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pen - cil.

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What is the syllable division of the word 'cabinet'?

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cab - in - et.

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What is the syllable division of the word 'dinosaur'?

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di - nos - aur.

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What is the syllable division of the word 'erase'?

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er - ase.

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Give an example of a word with an open syllable.

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'He' is an example of an open syllable.