Does the word start with a consonant blend?
key notes :
When two consonants go together in a word, they can make a consonant blend. You say each consonant quickly, so their sounds blend together.
Some consonant blends, like tr, st and fl, can start words.
Learn with an example
🎯Which word matches the picture?
- tin
- twin
- The word starts with the consonant blend tw.
twin
- So, the word is twin, not tin.
🎯 Which word matches the picture?
- snap
- nap
- The word starts with the consonant blend sn.
snap
- So, the word is snap, not nap.
🎯 Which word matches the picture?
- flat
- fat
- The word does not start with a consonant blend.
fat
- So, the word is fat, not flat.
Let’s practice!
