Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Closed Syllable.
Closed Syllable - as a noun
A syllable that ends with a consonant.
Example: "The vowel in a closed syllable is short."
Example Sentences
"A closed syllable is a syllable that ends in a consonant sound, such as the word 'cat.'"
"The word 'sit' is an example of a closed syllable."
"The closed syllable 'lid' has a short 'i' sound."
"When a word ends with a vowel followed by two consonants, it forms a closed syllable."
"The word 'milk' has a closed syllable at the end."