Open or Closed Syllable Sort

A syllable is a part of a word with one vowel sound. For example, robot has two syllables: ro and bot. Choose a word card, then drag it or tap it into Open Syllable or Closed Syllable.

Open syllable: the syllable ends with a vowel. The vowel usually says its long sound, like go or me.

Closed syllable: the vowel is closed in by a consonant. The vowel usually says its short sound, like cat or sit.

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Pick a word card to begin.

Open Syllable

Ends with a vowel sound.

Closed Syllable

Vowel is closed in by a consonant.