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 after it. Example: 'be'.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a vowel before it. Example: 'bed'.

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'dishpan'?

Back

2

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'batman'?

Back

2

Front

What is an example of an open syllable?

Back

'go' is an open syllable.

Front

What is an example of a closed syllable?

Back

'cat' is a closed syllable.

Front

What happens to the vowel in a closed syllable?

Back

The vowel in a closed syllable usually has a short sound.

Front

What happens to the vowel in an open syllable?

Back

The vowel in an open syllable usually has a long sound.

Front

Is 'she' an open or closed syllable?

Back

Open syllable.

Front

Is 'shed' an open or closed syllable?

Back

Closed syllable.