Ck sound

Front

What sound does 'ck' make?

Back

The 'ck' sound is a hard 'k' sound, as in 'cat'.

Front

Give an example of a word that has the 'ck' sound.

Back

An example is 'duck'.

Front

What letters make the 'ck' sound?

Back

The letters 'c' and 'k' together make the 'ck' sound.

Front

When do we use 'ck' in a word?

Back

We use 'ck' at the end of a short vowel word, like 'back'.

Front

Is 'ck' a single letter or a combination?

Back

'ck' is a combination of two letters.

Front

What is a short vowel?

Back

A short vowel is a vowel sound that is not long, like the 'a' in 'cat'.

Front

Can you name a word that ends with 'ck'?

Back

Yes, 'rock' is a word that ends with 'ck'.

Front

What is the first letter in the 'ck' sound?

Back

The first letter is 'c'.

Front

What is the second letter in the 'ck' sound?

Back

The second letter is 'k'.

Front

How do you spell the 'ck' sound?

Back

You spell it as 'c' followed by 'k'.