Consonant Digraphs

Front

What is a consonant digraph?

Back

A consonant digraph is a combination of two consonants that together make one sound, such as 'ch', 'sh', 'th', and 'wh'.

Front

Give an example of a word with the 'sh' digraph.

Back

Ship.

Front

What sound does the 'ch' digraph make?

Back

The 'ch' digraph makes the sound /tʃ/, as in 'chip'.

Front

Provide a word that contains the 'th' digraph.

Back

This.

Front

What is the sound of the 'wh' digraph?

Back

The 'wh' digraph makes the sound /w/, as in 'whale'.

Front

Identify a word that uses the 'ph' digraph.

Back

Phone.

Front

What is the difference between a consonant digraph and a consonant blend?

Back

A consonant digraph makes one sound, while a consonant blend combines two sounds.

Front

Give an example of a word with the 'ch' digraph.

Back

Chair.

Front

What does the 'sh' digraph sound like?

Back

The 'sh' digraph sounds like /ʃ/, as in 'shoe'.

Front

Provide a word that contains the 'th' digraph at the beginning.

Back

Think.