VCCCV Syllable Pattern

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What is a VCCCV syllable pattern?

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A VCCCV syllable pattern consists of a vowel followed by two consonants, another consonant, and then another vowel. For example, in the word 'address', 'ad' is the first syllable and 'dress' is the second.

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How do you identify syllables in a word?

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You can identify syllables by counting the vowel sounds in a word. Each syllable has at least one vowel sound.

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What is the first syllable in the word 'improve'?

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The first syllable in 'improve' is 'im'.

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

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The word 'hundred' is divided into syllables as 'hun/ dred'.

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What is the second syllable in the word 'address'?

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The second syllable in 'address' is 'dress'.

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Can you give an example of a word with a VCCCV pattern?

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An example of a word with a VCCCV pattern is 'ostrich' (os/trich).

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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.

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

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The word 'measure' is divided into syllables as 'mea/sure'.

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What is the first syllable in the word 'ostrish'?

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The first syllable in 'ostrish' is 'os'.

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

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The word 'improve' is divided into syllables as 'im/ prove'.