Open and Closed syllables

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and usually has one vowel that is not followed by a consonant. Example: 'he', 'go'.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a vowel that is followed by a consonant. Example: 'cat', 'tab'.

Front

Is 'we' an open or closed syllable?

Back

Open syllable.

Front

Is 'bo' an open or closed syllable?

Back

Open syllable.

Front

Is 'she' an open or closed syllable?

Back

Open syllable.

Front

Is 'tab' an open or closed syllable?

Back

Closed syllable.

Front

Is 'go' an open or closed syllable?

Back

Open syllable.

Front

Give an example of an open syllable.

Back

'me', 'no', 'hi'.

Front

Give an example of a closed syllable.

Back

'dog', 'bed', 'sun'.

Front

What sound does an open syllable usually make?

Back

The vowel sound is usually long.