Open and Closed Syllables
Phonotactics
Types of syllables
Explanation
| Open Syllable | Closed Syllable | |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Syllable ends with Vowel sound | Syllable ends with Consonant Sound |
| Moraic Weight | Light | Heavier |
| Vowel Pronunciation | Long Vowel | Closed Vowel |
Robot
- Ro: Open syllable
- Bot: Closed syllable
Example of Pronunciation variation
| Word | Sound | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hi | Ai | Open syllable, Long Vowel |
| Hide | ai | Open syllable, Long Vowel |
| Hid | ii | Closed syllable, Short vowel |
| Me | i | Open syllable, Long Vowel |
| Met | e | Closed syllable, Short vowel |
| Practice | ae | The syllable of a (prac) is closed hence short vowel |