Letter V Phonics Worksheet — the /v/ sound
The letter V makes the buzzing /v/ sound you hear at the start of Van, Violin and Vase. It is made just like /f/, with your top teeth resting on your bottom lip, but this time you add your voice so it buzzes, "vvvv". Place a hand on your throat to feel the gentle vibration as you say it.
This worksheet helps children aged 2 to 7 trace the letter V, say its /v/ sound and match it to fun pictures like a Vegetable, a Volcano and a cosy Vest. Buzzing like a Van's engine, "vvvv", makes the sound playful and easy to remember.
Because /v/ and /f/ are made in the same place, it really helps to practise them together so children feel the buzz that makes /v/ different. The sound can be stretched, which makes it good for hearing how words begin. Spotting /v/ at the start of Van, Violin and Vase trains the ear for beginning sounds. Keep it light and fun, and cheer every buzzy "v" your little one makes.
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What your child will learn
- Recognising the buzzing /v/ sound by ear
- Hearing beginning sounds in words
- Matching the /v/ sound to the letter V
- Telling /v/ and /f/ sounds apart
How parents can use this worksheet
- Buzz like a Van engine, "vvvv", with a hand on your throat.
- Find /v/ things like a Vase, Vest or Violin.
- Compare /f/ and /v/ to feel the buzz difference.
- Trace the two slanting lines of the letter V.
Words that begin with the /v/ sound
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Frequently Asked Questions
They are made the same way, but /v/ has a voice buzz while /f/ is just breath. Feel your throat to spot the buzz.
Show that /v/ uses teeth on the lip while /b/ pops the lips. Practise "vvvv" slowly so they feel the difference.
It is a little less common, so extra picture practice with Van, Vase and Violin helps your child recognise it.
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