V/CV and VC/V Review

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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 and can be one or more letters.

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What is V/CV syllable division?

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V/CV syllable division occurs when a vowel is followed by a consonant and then another vowel, dividing the syllable before the consonant.

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What is VC/V syllable division?

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VC/V syllable division occurs when a vowel is followed by a consonant and then another vowel, dividing the syllable after the consonant.

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Example of V/CV syllable division: hu-mor

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In 'hu-mor', the syllable is divided before the consonant 'm'.

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Example of VC/V syllable division: pro-per

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In 'prop-er', the syllable is divided after the consonant 'p'.

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What is the correct syllable division for 'hazard'?

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The correct syllable division is haz-ard.

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What is the correct syllable division for 'cubic'?

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The correct syllable division is cu-bic.

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What is the correct syllable division for 'result'?

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The correct syllable division is re-sult.

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What is the correct syllable division for 'proper'?

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The correct syllable division is prop-er.

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Why is syllable division important?

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Syllable division helps with pronunciation, spelling, and understanding the structure of words.