2.  Read the word above.  How many syllables are in this word?  Where should the word be divided?  Ma/jor  The syllable breaks before the second consonant.  Read aloud the first syllable in major /ma/  When a syllable breaks before a consonant, the syllable is usually pronounced with a long vowel sound. This is called an open syllable pattern.  It is called an open syllable because your mouth is open- there is not a consonant stopping the sound.

3.  The syllable break is after the first vowel.  The first syllable is open and has a long vowel sound  Noticing where a word is broken into syllables will help you read the word.  If you are not sure how to pronounce a syllable, try pronouncing it with both a long and short vowel and listen for what sounds right.

4. Where are the syllable breaks? What are the syllable patterns?

5.  Mo/ment  The first syllable is open and has a long sound.  What about the 2 nd syllable? Is it open or closed?

6.  si/ren  The first syllable is open and has a long sound.  What about the 2 nd syllable? Is it open or closed?

7.  hu/mid  The first syllable is open and has a long sound.  What about the 2 nd syllable? Is it open or closed?

8.  si/lent  The first syllable is open and has a long sound.  What about the 2 nd syllable? Is it open or closed?

9.  Mi/graine  The first syllable is open and has a long sound.  What about the 2 nd syllable? Is it open or closed?  If the 2 nd syllable is closed, why does it still have a long sound?