VCCV

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

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in/ven/tion

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What is the correct syllable division for 'harvest'?

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har/vest

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

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traf/fic

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What is the correct way to divide 'contest' into syllables?

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con/test

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

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pop/corn

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What is a VCCV pattern?

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A VCCV pattern is a syllable division where a vowel is followed by two consonants and then another vowel.

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Give an example of a word with a VCCV pattern.

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'basket' (bas/ket) is an example.

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

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The first syllable is 'won'.

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

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sun/flow/er