Open and Closed Syllables

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable ends with a vowel that says its name, like 'go'.

Front

What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable ends with a consonant and the vowel says its sound, like 'cat'.

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Give an example of an open syllable.

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'he' is an example of an open syllable.

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Give an example of a closed syllable.

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'dog' is an example of a closed syllable.

Front

What does the vowel say in an open syllable?

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The vowel says its name.

Front

What does the vowel say in a closed syllable?

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The vowel says its sound.

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Is 'ri' an open or closed syllable?

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'ri' is an open syllable.

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Is 'tag' an open or closed syllable?

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'tag' is a closed syllable.

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What type of syllable is 'bot'?

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'bot' is a closed syllable.

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What type of syllable is 'me'?

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'me' is an open syllable.