Syllable Patterns: Different Medial Consonants
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How many syllables does this word have? The letters, aske, form the VCCV pattern. Each consonant in the middle of the word,
basket, stands for its own sound. The syllables are divided between the 2
consonants, s and k.bas/ket
v c c v
This word also has the VCCV pattern, but the consonants th stand for 1 sound – /th/
When bother is divided into syllables, the consonants, th , stay together in the first
syllable.
both/er
v c c v
Can you use what you learned about the shorter word, basket, to read this word?
Does this word have the VCCV pattern? Do the 2 consonants make 1 sound or do
they each make their own sound? (Remember- if they each make their own sound you’ll divide the word between them)
Where would you divide this word into syllables?
bas/ket/ry
1. Identify the VCCV pattern.2.Tell whether the consonants stand for one sound or two.3. Read the words aloud.
bushel -yes, it has a VCCV syllable pattern. The medial consonants stand for 1 sound.
bush/el
Computer - yes, it has a VCCV syllable pattern.
The medial consonants stand for 2 sounds.
com/put/er
customer - yes, it has a VCCV syllable pattern.
The medial consonants stand for 2 sounds.
cus/to/mer
Bothering - yes, it has a VCCV syllable pattern.
The medial consonants stand for 1 sound.
both/er/ing
As you read “When Washington Crossed the Delaware,” be sure to look for words with the VCCV syllable pattern.
Determine if the medial consonants make 1 or 2 sounds.
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