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.
Photo is an open syllable word.
It is an open syllable.
First syllable closed, second syllable open.
Closed
Closed
The second syllable is open, the first is closed.
Paper is a closed syllable word.
Both open syllables.
Both closed.
It's a closed syllable.
It's a closed syllable.
Swim is a closed syllable.