Blends (s-blends)

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What is an s-blend?

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An s-blend is a combination of the letter 's' with another consonant, creating a new sound, like in 'sn' in 'snip'.

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

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One example is 'spot', which has the s-blend 'sp'.

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What sound does 'sn' make in the word 'snug'?

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In 'snug', the 'sn' blend makes a sound like 's' followed by 'n'.

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What is the s-blend in the word 'skin'?

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The s-blend in 'skin' is 'sk'.

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What does the word 'step' contain that makes it an s-blend?

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The word 'step' contains the s-blend 'st'.

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Can you name another word that has the s-blend 'sl'?

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Yes, 'slip' is a word that has the s-blend 'sl'.

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What is the s-blend in the word 'splash'?

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The s-blend in 'splash' is 'spl'.

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What does the s-blend 'sm' sound like in the word 'smile'?

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In 'smile', the 'sm' blend sounds like 's' followed by 'm'.

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What is an example of an s-blend with 'tr'?

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An example is 'street', which has the s-blend 'str'.

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What is the s-blend in the word 'swing'?

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The s-blend in 'swing' is 'sw'.