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 'tenant' into syllables?

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ten/ant

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

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plan/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 'hero' into syllables?

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he/ro

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

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tu/lip

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What is an example of a V/CV syllable?

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The word 'tiger' can be divided as ti/ger.

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What is an example of a VC/V syllable?

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The word 'cabin' can be divided as cab/in.