Open Syllables

What is a syllable?

• A single spoken sound that usually contains a vowel and some consonants.

• A word that has at least two vowels.

• A part of a word that can be clapped.

• A sound made by opening your mouth.

Which of the following best describes an OPEN syllable?

• A syllable that ends in a vowel that says its name.

• A syllable that ends in a consonant.

• A syllable that contains a short vowel sound.

• A syllable that has no vowels.

Which of the following best describes a CLOSED syllable?

• A syllable that ends in a vowel that says its name.

• A syllable with a short vowel that is closed in by a consonant.

• A syllable that has a long vowel sound.

• A syllable that is always at the beginning of a word.

What type of syllable is "go"?

• Open syllable

• Closed syllable

• Both open and closed

• Neither open nor closed

How many syllable types are there in total?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6