Open and Closed Syllable

Front

What is an open syllable?

Back

An open syllable ends with a vowel sound and does not have a consonant closing it. Example: 'ba' in 'bacon'.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a vowel sound before it. Example: 'rob' in 'robin'.

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'magnet'?

Back

2 syllables.

Front

Give an example of an open syllable.

Back

'mu' in 'music'.

Front

Give an example of a closed syllable.

Back

'rob' in 'robin'.

Front

What is the vowel sound in an open syllable?

Back

The vowel sound is usually long.

Front

What is the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

Back

The vowel sound is usually short.

Front

Identify the syllable type: 'ro' in 'robot'.

Back

Open syllable.

Front

Identify the syllable type: 'in' in 'robin'.

Back

Closed syllable.

Front

What happens to the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

Back

It is often pronounced as a short sound.