What sound does the letter V make?

The letter Vv makes the sound at the start of van. Say the sound on its own — /v/ — rather than the letter name, so your child can blend it into words like "van".

What are some words that start with V?

van, violin, volcano, vest, vase, video all begin with the Vv sound.

How do you write the letter V?

Uppercase V: Slant down, then Slant up. Lowercase v: Slant down, then Slant up.

How can I make learning the letter V fun?

Hunt for Vv on signs and cereal boxes, trace it in sand or shaving foam, and play a short phonics game. LQuest turns each letter into a five-minute game with sounds, tracing and sticker rewards.

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The letter Vv

Says the sound at the start of van

Vv makes the sound at the start of van. Practise the sound first, then the shape: say the sound, find it in words, and trace both the capital V and the small v. Five focused minutes a day beats a long session.

Words with Vv

Words that start with V

van
violin
volcano
vest
vase
video

Vv in the middle

seven
river
oven

Words that end with v

love
cave
five

How to write V and v

Capital V

Slant down
Slant up

Small v

Slant down
Slant up

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Letter V questions parents ask

What sound does the letter V make?: The letter Vv makes the sound at the start of van. Say the sound on its own — /v/ — rather than the letter name, so your child can blend it into words like "van".
What are some words that start with V?: van, violin, volcano, vest, vase, video all begin with the Vv sound.
How do you write the letter V?: Uppercase V: Slant down, then Slant up. Lowercase v: Slant down, then Slant up.
How can I make learning the letter V fun?: Hunt for Vv on signs and cereal boxes, trace it in sand or shaving foam, and play a short phonics game. LQuest turns each letter into a five-minute game with sounds, tracing and sticker rewards.