Open and Closed syllables

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and usually has a long vowel sound. Example: 'go'.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant and usually has a short vowel sound. Example: 'cat'.

Front

Is 'bab' an open or closed syllable?

Back

Closed syllable.

Front

Is 'bo' an open or closed syllable?

Back

Open syllable.

Front

Is 'bad' an open or closed syllable?

Back

Closed syllable.

Front

Is 'daf' an open or closed syllable?

Back

Closed syllable.

Front

Is 'she' an open or closed syllable?

Back

Open syllable.

Front

What is an example of an open syllable?

Back

'me' is an example of an open syllable.

Front

What is an example of a closed syllable?

Back

'dog' is an example of a closed syllable.

Front

How can you tell if a syllable is open?

Back

If it ends with a vowel and has a long vowel sound, it is open.