Consonant Blends

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What is a consonant blend?

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A consonant blend is a group of two or three consonants that appear together in a word, where each consonant retains its sound.

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Give an example of a 3-letter consonant blend.

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Examples include 'spl', 'squ', 'thr', and 'str'.

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What is the consonant blend in the word 'scream'?

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The consonant blend in 'scream' is 'scr'.

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What is the consonant blend in the word 'thread'?

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The consonant blend in 'thread' is 'thr'.

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Identify the consonant blend in the word 'squash'.

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The consonant blend in 'squash' is 'squ'.

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What is the consonant blend in the word 'splash'?

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The consonant blend in 'splash' is 'spl'.

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How do consonant blends affect pronunciation?

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Consonant blends affect pronunciation by allowing multiple consonant sounds to be pronounced together, creating a smoother transition between sounds.

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What is the difference between a consonant blend and a consonant digraph?

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A consonant blend consists of two or three consonants that each retain their sound, while a consonant digraph consists of two consonants that together make one sound.

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Provide an example of a word with a consonant blend at the beginning.

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Examples include 'splash', 'scream', and 'thrill'.

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What is the consonant blend in the word 'string'?

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The consonant blend in 'string' is 'str'.