Ending sounds

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What is an ending sound in phonetics?

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An ending sound is the final sound in a word, which can be a consonant or a vowel sound.

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List the ending sound of the word 'ball'.

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l

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List the ending sound of the word 'dog'.

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g

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List the ending sound of the word 'love'.

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v

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List the ending sound of the word 'leaf'.

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f

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List the ending sound of the word 'ham'.

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m

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What is the importance of identifying ending sounds in words?

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Identifying ending sounds helps in phonemic awareness, spelling, and pronunciation.

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How do ending sounds affect the meaning of words?

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Ending sounds can change the meaning of words; for example, 'bat' vs 'bad'.

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What are some common ending sounds in English?

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Common ending sounds include -s, -d, -t, -k, -m, -n, -l, -g, -f, and -v.

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How can ending sounds be used in rhyming?

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Ending sounds are crucial in rhyming as they determine if words rhyme with each other.