The Letter V
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Introduction to the Letter V
Today's journey is all about a unique and vibrant letter that we encounter frequently in our language—the letter v. It's a versatile letter that we use to spell many important words. Whether you're writing a story or learning new vocabulary, understanding the letter v is key to becoming a great reader and writer.
Understanding the Letter V – Definition and Sounds
The letter v is the 22nd letter in the English alphabet and is known for its distinct vibrating sound, which phonetically sounds like /v/ .
It's a consonant, and when we say it, we press our bottom lip against our upper teeth and let out a voiced sound. Remember, the sound of the letter v is the same in words like violin, vivid and valley.
Writing the Letter V – How to?
Writing the letter v is simple and straightforward. To write the capital V, start at the top and draw a diagonal line down to the right, then draw another diagonal line from that point up to the top right, forming a V shape. For the lower case v, start in the middle of the lines and draw a smaller version of the capital V, with the same diagonal lines meeting at a point. Follow the steps below to write a pre-cursive letter v.
| Step | Instruction | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Start on the black line |  |
| 2 | Whoosh to the top. |  |
| 3 | Make a diagonal line back to the bottom. |  |
| 4 | Make a diagonal line in the other direction to the top creating a point at the bottom. |  |
| 5 | Finish with a small flick out to the side. |  |
The Letter V – Example Words and Sentences
The /v/ sound is vivid and valuable, appearing at the beginning, middle and end of words. For instance, Victor visited the village and viewed various vibrant vases. Here, the letter v is used at the start of several words, highlighting its frequent usage.
Words with the Letter V
The /v/ sound is quite common, so let's look at a list of words that feature this letter prominently:
| Begin With | Contain | End With |
|---|---|---|
| violin | oven | dove |
| victory | evolve | serve |
| valley | survive | love |
| visit | seven | brave |
Although the words above do not end with the letter v, the last sound pronounced is /v/ because of the final e, which is silent.
The Letter V – Summary
Key Learnings from this Text:
- The letter v is known for its distinctive vibrating sound, represented phonetically as /v/ .
- It is the 22nd letter in the English alphabet.
- Writing the letter v involves drawing diagonal lines that meet at a point.
- The /v/ sound can appear at the beginning, middle or end of words.
Keep exploring the world of letters with our interactive lessons and printable activities. The letter v is just one exciting part of your alphabetic adventure!
The Letter V – Frequently Asked Questions
Transcript The Letter V
Let’s join Dee and Kala in the phonics garden and learn all about /v/. This is the letter V, it makes the sound /v/. This is a capital /V/ and this is a lower case /v/. They both make the /v/ sound like in van, volcano and vegetables! Let's practise the /v/ sound with Kala! "/V/, /v/!" Can you spy anything in the garden that begins with /v/? "There's vanilla ice cream, that starts with /v/!" Is there anything else in the garden that starts with /v/? "There's a violin, that also begins with /v/!" Uh-oh! /V/ is hiding with the other letters! Can you help find /v/ in the alphabet? Point to the letter when you find it! Did you also point here? You did some great work in the phonics garden! Today we learnt all about /v/, we listened to and made the /v/ sound! We found words that began with /v/ and found it in the alphabet! Interested in a challenge? Watch this video again and see if you can find the vest, the vacuum and the vulture hidden in the garden! Comment below when you find them! If you want to learn more, check out the next sound!
The Letter V exercise
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Which one is the correct letter?
HintsListen carefully to the sound, play it again and think about what you can hear.
This is a _______.
Look again at the picture above. What sound does this word start with?
SolutionThe correct letter is v. This makes the /v/ sound.
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What sound does the letter make?
HintsThe word village starts with the sound.
Listen to all four sounds again. Which one is the same as the beginning of the word vast?
SolutionThe correct sound is /v/.
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Find the objects that begin with v.
HintsThere are 5 items that start with v to highlight.
Listen to this word. Can you find it in the picture?
Listen carefully to the names of the objects.
SolutionThe five items that begin with v are:
- van
- vinegar
- vegetables
- viola
- velcro
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What is the word?
HintsListen carefully. Does the word start with v or have v in the middle?
What other sounds can you hear?
Here we can see the words with pictures. Use this to help you find the matching pairs above.
SolutionThe words are:
- vet
- vest
- van
- seven
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Help Kala find the object that begins with v.
HintsListen to the sound. Which word begins with this sound?
Say all of the items out loud. In which one do you hear the /v/ sound at the beginning?
There is one correct choice.
SolutionVase starts with /v/.
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Can you put the words in the correct group?
HintsListen carefully to this word. Do you hear v at the beginning or in the middle?
Think carefully about the first sound that you hear, is it v or a different sound?
There are 4 words that begin with v and 2 words that have v in the middle.
SolutionVampire, vowels, video and vehicles have v at the beginning.
Ivy and gloves have v in the middle.
Rhyming Words
The Letter S
The Letter A
The Letter T
The Letter P
The Letter I
The Letter N
The Letter M
The Letter D
The Letter G
The Letter O
The Letter K
The Letter H
The Letter E
The Letter R
The Letter U
The Letter L
The Letter B
The Letter F
The Letter J
The Letter Q(u)
The Letter W
The Letter V
The Letter X
The Letter Y
The Letter Z
Consonant Letter Sounds
Matching Letters to Consonant & Vowel Sounds— Let's Practise!
CVC Words: The Initial Consonant
CVC Words: The Middle Vowel
CVC Sounds: The Final Consonant
CVC Words
Long and short Vowel sounds
Words, Syllables & Sounds
Consonant Blends
Onsets & Rimes
Decoding: Look at the Picture
Decoding: Stretch out the Word
Counting & Segmenting Syllables
Final 'E' and Split Digraphs
Adjacent Consonants _r
Adjacent Consonants s_
Adjacent Consonants _t
Adjacent Consonants l
The Soft C
The Soft G
Alternative Pronunciation y (I)
