The word "vanish" contains both an open and a closed syllable. The first syllable, "van," is a closed syllable because it ends in a consonant (n). The second syllable, "ish," is also a closed syllable as it ends in a consonant (sh). Therefore, "vanish" overall consists of two closed syllables.
Closed
No, the word "pencil" is not an open syllable. An open syllable ends with a vowel sound that is usually long, such as in the word "me." In "pencil," the first syllable "pen" ends with a consonant, making it a closed syllable, while the second syllable "cil" is also closed.
Paper is a closed syllable word.
Both open syllables.
The second syllable is open, the first is closed.
First syllable closed, second syllable open.
First syllable open, second syllable closed.
The second syllable is open. The 'Y' is used as a vowel. The first syllable is closed. (Trol-ley)
The word wrinkle has one open and one closed syllable. The first is closed (wrin) whilst the second is open (kle).
The word "pestered" contains an open syllable, as the first syllable "pest" ends with a vowel sound.
Climax has a closed syllable structure. The final "x" creates a closed syllable with the short "i" sound and the "k" sound being consecutive consonants.
Photo is an open syllable word.
It is an open syllable.
The word "vanish" contains both an open and a closed syllable. The first syllable, "van," is a closed syllable because it ends in a consonant (n). The second syllable, "ish," is also a closed syllable as it ends in a consonant (sh). Therefore, "vanish" overall consists of two closed syllables.
Closed
Closed