what is a closed syllable

A closed syllable is a type of syllable that has one vowel followed by one or more consonants at the end. The vowel sound in a closed syllable is usually short. Examples of words with closed syllables include "hat," "dish," and "bas/ket". Closed syllables can contain 2 to 7 letters. In contrast, an open syllable ends with a vowel sound that is spelled with a single vowel letter (a, e, i, o, or u) . Examples of words with open syllables include "me," "e/qual," and "pro/gram". Understanding the difference between open and closed syllables is important for reading and spelling in English.