Blends and Digraphs

Front

What is a blend?

Back

A blend is a combination of two or more consonant sounds that are pronounced together, where each sound can be heard. For example, 'bl' in 'black'.

Front

What is a digraph?

Back

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

Front

What is the ending sound in the word 'run'?

Back

n

Front

What blend completes the word 'sl__'?

Back

sl

Front

What blend completes the word 'gr__'?

Back

gr

Front

What blend completes the word 'dr__'?

Back

dr

Front

What is the first sound in the word 'mat'?

Back

m

Front

Can you give an example of a word with a blend?

Back

Yes, 'stop' has the blend 'st'.

Front

Can you give an example of a word with a digraph?

Back

Yes, 'ship' has the digraph 'sh'.

Front

What is the difference between a blend and a digraph?

Back

A blend combines sounds where each sound is heard, while a digraph combines letters to make one sound.