A closed syllable is a syllable that has only one vowel and only one vowel sound. A closed syllable ends in a consonant. Examples of Closed Syllables: clock; truck; ask; bin; trim; gym; neck; if; How Many Syllables Are in a Word? A syllable starts with a vowel sound. That vowel most often joins with a consonant, or consonants, to create a syllable.

Syllable Dictionary; a reference guide for how to count & find syllables, learning how to pronounce words, and finding synonyms & rhymes.