Blends (l-blends)

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What is an l-blend?

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An l-blend is a combination of the letter 'l' with another consonant, where both sounds are heard in the blend, like in 'bl' in 'black'.

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Give an example of a word with an l-blend.

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One example is 'class', where 'cl' is the l-blend.

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What sound does 'pl' make in words?

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The 'pl' blend makes a sound like 'p' followed by 'l', as in 'play'.

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What is the l-blend in the word 'plan'?

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The l-blend in 'plan' is 'pl'.

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Can you name a word that has the l-blend 'gl'?

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Yes, 'glass' has the l-blend 'gl'.

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What does the word 'blot' contain?

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The word 'blot' contains the l-blend 'bl'.

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What is an example of a word with the l-blend 'sl'?

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An example is 'slip', where 'sl' is the l-blend.

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What is the l-blend in the word 'plug'?

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The l-blend in 'plug' is 'pl'.

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How do you pronounce the l-blend 'fl'?

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The 'fl' blend is pronounced like 'f' followed by 'l', as in 'fly'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'blend'?

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A blend is a combination of two or more sounds or letters that create a new sound.