Open Syllables

Quick question... Doe's anyone know when the letter "y" makes the long "i" sound?

Answer- When it is at the end of a single-syllable word. ex. "my"

Today we learned all about the open syllable type, and how the letter "y" can be used as a vowel. There is so much to the English language, but learning the reason why words are pronounced the way they are can really be exciting! 

This is the key-word sound chart for closed, v-e, and open syllables. Attaching sounds to a keyword is an excellent way to self-correct reading and writing.