Consonant Blends & Digraphs
Consonant blends and digraphs are important to learn in English. They are combinations of two or more consonant letters that together create a specific sound. Understanding these combinations helps in reading and pronouncing words correctly. Here's a study guide to help you learn more about consonant blends and digraphs.
Consonant Blends
A consonant blend is when two or more consonants appear together in a word, and you hear the sound each makes. For example, in the word "black," the "bl" blend makes a sound that is a combination of "b" and "l."
Examples of Consonant Blends:
- bl: black, blend
- cl: class, clue
- dr: drum, drive
- fl: flag, fly
- gr: grape, grow
Digraphs
A digraph is when two letters come together to make one sound. This sound can be the same as one of the letters or different from both. Common digraphs include "ch," "sh," "th," and "wh."
Examples of Digraphs:
- ch: chat, cheese
- sh: ship, crash
- th: think, math
- wh: whale, when
Learning and practicing these consonant blends and digraphs will help you become a more confident reader and speaker of English. Keep practicing and soon you will master these important language skills!
