Unit 8: Syllables: how to divide words
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When spelling words of more than one syllable: |
After a long vowel sound you only need one consonant before the next vowel. Look at the vcv pattern in this word: | ![]() |
After a short vowel sound you usually need two consonants before the next vowel. Look at the vccv pattern in this word: | ![]() |
If there are already two consonant sounds, there is no need to have any double letters: | ![]() |
Now of course we know the English language isn’t going to make it that easy for you!
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This spelling rule will work about 90% of the time. There are some rule-breakers. They have only one consonant after a short vowel and are listed below: |
adult ever idiot orange upon camel habit vanish memo denim |
menu clinic finish visit comic robin tropic punish study suburb |
And the bad news is there is no new rule to tell you why, you’ll just have to learn them! |
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