Open Syllables

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable is a syllable that ends with a vowel sound. The vowel is usually long.

Front

Which of the following is an open syllable? go or spene?

Back

go

Front

Which of the following is an open syllable? pi or lot?

Back

pi

Front

Which of the following is an open syllable? pa or pote?

Back

pa

Front

Which of the following is an open syllable? sha or deef?

Back

sha

Front

Which of the following is an open syllable? bro or ken?

Back

bro

Front

Give an example of a word with an open syllable.

Back

The word 'he' has an open syllable.

Front

What happens to the vowel in an open syllable?

Back

The vowel usually has a long sound.

Front

Can a one-syllable word be an open syllable?

Back

Yes, for example, the word 'go' is a one-syllable open syllable.

Front

What is the difference between an open syllable and a closed syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel sound, while a closed syllable ends with a consonant.