(V/CV & VC/V) Syllables p. 58

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a unit of pronunciation that has one vowel sound and may or may not have surrounding consonants.

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What does V/CV stand for in syllable division?

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V/CV indicates a syllable division where a vowel (V) is followed by a consonant (C) and then another vowel (CV), typically indicating that the first vowel is long.

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What does VC/V mean in syllable division?

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VC/V indicates a syllable division where a vowel (V) is preceded by a consonant (C) and followed by another vowel (V), typically indicating that the first vowel is short.

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How do you divide the word 'finish' into syllables?

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The word 'finish' is divided into syllables as fin/ish.

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How do you divide the word 'spider' into syllables?

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The word 'spider' is divided into syllables as spi/der.

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How do you divide the word 'baker' into syllables?

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The word 'baker' is divided into syllables as ba/ker.

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How do you divide the word 'never' into syllables?

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The word 'never' is divided into syllables as nev/er.

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How do you divide the word 'razor' into syllables?

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The word 'razor' is divided into syllables as ra/zor.

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What is the rule for dividing syllables with a single consonant between two vowels?

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If there is a single consonant between two vowels, the syllable is usually divided before the consonant, making the first vowel long.

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What is the rule for dividing syllables with two consonants between two vowels?

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If there are two consonants between two vowels, the syllable is usually divided between the consonants.