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 unique sound. Examples include 'sm', 'sn', 'sp', and 'st'.

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What sound does 'sm' make?

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The 'sm' blend makes the sound /sm/, as in the word 'smell'.

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What sound does 'sn' make?

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The 'sn' blend makes the sound /sn/, as in the word 'snail'.

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What sound does 'sp' make?

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The 'sp' blend makes the sound /sp/, as in the word 'spill'.

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What sound does 'st' make?

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The 'st' blend makes the sound /st/, as in the word 'steps'.

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Can you give an example of a word with 'sm'?

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An example of a word with 'sm' is 'smile'.

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Can you give an example of a word with 'sn'?

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An example of a word with 'sn' is 'snake'.

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Can you give an example of a word with 'sp'?

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An example of a word with 'sp' is 'spoon'.

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Can you give an example of a word with 'st'?

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An example of a word with 'st' is 'star'.

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What is the importance of S Blends in reading?

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S Blends help children read and pronounce words more easily by combining sounds.