🚐 V is for Van
Van — say it with the "vvv" sound!
The letter V makes the "vvv" sound, just like at the start of the word Van.
🔊 The Sound of Letter V
To make the V sound, rest your top teeth gently on your bottom lip, the same as for F, and add a buzz in your throat: 'vvvvv'. Put your fingers on your lip and you can feel it tickle. V is the voiced partner of F, so it is helpful to practice them side by side, like fan and van.
For everything else about V, including its other sounds, how to write capital V and small v, and more words, see the Letter V page.
🌟 Fun Facts about Van
- The letter V makes a "vvv" sound, like at the start of Van, Violin, and Vase.
- A van is a boxy vehicle used to carry lots of people or cargo.
- Delivery drivers often use vans to bring packages to your house.
- To write a capital V, draw two slanted lines that meet at the bottom.
✨ All About Van
Vans carry deliveries, school sports teams, families and workers' tools, and many are now electric. More V words to practice: vet, vest, vase, violin, volcano and vegetable. Pretend to drive a van each time you say a V word!
🧠 Quick Quiz!
What sound does the letter V make in "Van"?
🏫 Classroom Activity
Have children draw a delivery van carrying packages, then trace the letter V and talk about jobs that use vans.
🏠 Homeschool Activity
Go for a walk or drive together and count how many vans you can spot, talking about what each one might be carrying.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What sound does the letter V make?
A "vvv" sound, like Van, Violin, Vase.
What is a van used for?
Carrying lots of people or cargo.
Who uses vans to deliver packages?
Delivery drivers.
How do you write a capital V?
Two slanted lines meeting at the bottom.
What activities help kids learn the letter V?
Tracing the letter, spotting vans, drawing a delivery van, or coloring a printable worksheet.