Open and Closed Syllable

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What is an open syllable?

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

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A closed syllable ends with a consonant and has a vowel sound that is usually short. Example: 'in' in 'insect'.

Front

How do you divide the word 'consume' into syllables?

Back

The correct division is 'con/sume'.

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How do you divide the word 'ignite' into syllables?

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The correct division is 'ig/nite'.

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Give an example of an open syllable.

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An example of an open syllable is 'ba' in 'bacon'.

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Give an example of a closed syllable.

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An example of a closed syllable is 'sect' in 'insect'.

Front

What happens to the vowel sound in a closed syllable?

Back

The vowel sound in a closed syllable is usually short.

Front

What happens to the vowel sound in an open syllable?

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The vowel sound in an open syllable is usually long.

Front

Identify the syllable type: 'ti' in 'tiger'.

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Open syllable.

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

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Closed syllable.