Syllables V/CV and VC/V

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word. It usually contains a vowel sound.

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What does V/CV mean in syllables?

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V/CV means a vowel followed by a consonant and then another vowel. The first vowel is usually long.

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What does VC/V mean in syllables?

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VC/V means a vowel followed by a consonant and then another vowel. The first vowel is usually short.

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

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den/im

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

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ro/bot

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

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clos/et

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

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hu/mid

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

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ju/do

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What is an example of a V/CV syllable?

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The word 'open' can be divided as 'o/pen'.

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What is an example of a VC/V syllable?

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The word 'cat' can be divided as 'cat' (one syllable) but if we add a vowel, like 'cater', it becomes 'ca/ter'.