diagraph sounds

Front

What is a digraph?

Back

A digraph is a combination of two letters that together represent one sound, such as 'ch' in 'chair'.

Front

Can you give an example of a digraph?

Back

Yes, 'sh' in 'shoe' is an example of a digraph.

Front

What sound does 'th' make in 'this'?

Back

In 'this', 'th' makes a voiced sound, like in 'that'.

Front

What sound does 'th' make in 'think'?

Back

In 'think', 'th' makes a voiceless sound, like in 'thought'.

Front

What is the digraph in the word 'phone'?

Back

The digraph in 'phone' is 'ph', which makes the 'f' sound.

Front

What is a vowel digraph?

Back

A vowel digraph is a pair of vowels that together make one sound, like 'ea' in 'bread'.

Front

What sound does 'ai' make in 'rain'?

Back

In 'rain', 'ai' makes the long 'a' sound.

Front

What is the digraph in the word 'bread'?

Back

The digraph in 'bread' is 'ea', which makes the short 'e' sound.

Front

What is the difference between a digraph and a blend?

Back

A digraph makes one sound with two letters, while a blend combines two sounds, like 'bl' in 'black'.

Front

What sound does 'ou' make in 'cloud'?

Back

In 'cloud', 'ou' makes the 'ow' sound.