What are open syllables?
When a syllable ends in a vowel, it is called an open syllable.
Most open syllables have a long-vowel sound.
Open Syllables Examples
ba as in bacon
co as in cozy |
pre as in prefix
su as in super |
mi as in minus
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Open Syllables Worksheet
A.
Read each word. Underline the open syllable.
1. favor
2. unit
3. resists
4. brutal
5. labor
B.
Read the words in each row. Circle the word that has an open syllable.
6. basket open
finger
7. fever yellow dinner
8. relay bottle happen
9. effort member voter
10. rival ticket fasten