Open Syllable | Definition, Words & Examples

Why A is Long in table? Look at this word — table. Let’s split it into syllables. ta ble Now listen carefully. The first syllable ta is an open syllable. 👉 An open syllable ends with a vowel. And when a syllable ends with a vowel, 👉 the vowel gives its long sound. So in ta, a says its name — /ā/ That’s why we say tā-bul, not tab-le. Open Syllable Rule: ➡ syllable ends with a vowel ➡ vowel says its long sound Same rule here: ti ger → tiger ba by → baby Open syllable = long vowel! #opensyllable