CVC words

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CVC words

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CVC stands for Consonant-Vowel-Consonant. These are three-letter words where the first and last letters are consonants and the middle letter is a vowel.

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Example of a CVC word: h a m

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The word is 'ham'. It is a CVC word because it follows the Consonant-Vowel-Consonant pattern.

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Example of a CVC word: m a p

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The word is 'map'. It is a CVC word because it follows the Consonant-Vowel-Consonant pattern.

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Example of a CVC word: b u s

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The word is 'bus'. It is a CVC word because it follows the Consonant-Vowel-Consonant pattern.

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Example of a CVC word: n e t

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The word is 'net'. It is a CVC word because it follows the Consonant-Vowel-Consonant pattern.

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Example of a CVC word: b e d

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The word is 'bed'. It is a CVC word because it follows the Consonant-Vowel-Consonant pattern.

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter that represents a speech sound made with the vocal tract open. The vowels in English are A, E, I, O, U.

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What is a consonant?

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A consonant is a letter that represents a speech sound made by obstructing airflow. Examples include B, C, D, F, G.

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How many letters are in a CVC word?

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A CVC word has three letters.

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Can CVC words be found in sentences?

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Yes, CVC words can be used in sentences. For example, 'The cat sat on the mat.'