An open syllable such as 'pa' ends in a vowel and has no coda.

Linguists often contrast stress-timed and syllable-timed languages when analyzing rhythm patterns.

In early reading lessons, teachers often introduce open syllables before closed syllables to help students decode words.

When writing for a broad audience, try to use words of one syllable to keep your meaning clear.

Tell me, in words of one syllable, what went wrong.