CVC words

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CVC Words

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CVC stands for Consonant-Vowel-Consonant. These are three-letter words where the first and last letters are consonants and the middle letter is a vowel.

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Example of a CVC Word: h a m

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The CVC word 'ham' consists of the consonants 'h' and 'm' with the vowel 'a' in the middle.

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Example of a CVC Word: r a m

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The CVC word 'ram' consists of the consonants 'r' and 'm' with the vowel 'a' in the middle.

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Example of a CVC Word: m a p

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The CVC word 'map' consists of the consonants 'm' and 'p' with the vowel 'a' in the middle.

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Example of a CVC Word: t e n

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The CVC word 'ten' consists of the consonants 't' and 'n' with the vowel 'e' in the middle.

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Example of a CVC Word: b e d

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The CVC word 'bed' consists of the consonants 'b' and 'd' with the vowel 'e' in the middle.

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter that represents a speech sound made with the vocal tract open. The vowels in English are A, E, I, O, U.

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What is a consonant?

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A consonant is a letter that represents a speech sound made by obstructing airflow. Examples include B, C, D, F, G.

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How many letters are in a CVC word?

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A CVC word has three letters: one consonant, one vowel, and another consonant.

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Can CVC words be used in sentences?

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Yes, CVC words can be used in simple sentences, such as 'I see a cat.' where 'cat' is a CVC word.