Open and Closed Syllables

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable is a syllable that ends with a vowel sound and does not have a consonant following it.

Front

What is at the end of an open syllable?

Back

A vowel.

Front

Which of the following is an example of an open syllable: 'ri', 'cat', or 'dog'?

Back

'ri' is an open syllable.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a closed syllable: 'cat', 'he', or 'go'?

Back

'cat' is a closed syllable.

Front

What type of syllable is 'fi'?

Back

Open.

Front

What type of syllable is 'hi'?

Back

Open.

Front

Can a syllable be both open and closed?

Back

No, a syllable can only be classified as either open or closed.

Front

What is the significance of identifying open and closed syllables in reading?

Back

Identifying open and closed syllables helps with decoding words and understanding pronunciation.

Front

How do you determine if a syllable is open?

Back

A syllable is open if it ends with a vowel and has no consonant after it.