Closed Syllables - Definition, Examples, and Worksheet
Closed Syllables Definition
When a syllable ends in a consonant, it is called a closed syllable. Most closed syllables have a short-vowel sound.
Closed Syllables Examples
Closed Syllables Worksheet
A. Read the words in each row. Circle the word that begins
with a closed syllable.
1. whole lazy pantry
2. music classic student
3. pilot whisper later
4. muffler people frozen
5. flea pumpkin being
6. human roost necklace
2. music classic student
3. pilot whisper later
4. muffler people frozen
5. flea pumpkin being
6. human roost necklace
B.
Rewrite each word on the line. Draw a slanted line (/) after the first closed
syllable in each word.
7. kingdom ____________________
8. Mental ____________________
9. Ponder ____________________
10. tunnel____________________
8. Mental ____________________
9. Ponder ____________________
10. tunnel____________________