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, like in 'sk' in 'skunk'.

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Give an example of a word with an S Blend.

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One example is 'snail', where 's' blends with 'n'.

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What sound does 'sp' make in a word?

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The 'sp' blend makes a sound like 'sp' in 'spud'.

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What is the S Blend in the word 'stick'?

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The S Blend in 'stick' is 'st', combining 's' and 't'.

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Can you name a word that starts with 'sl'?

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Yes, 'slip' is a word that starts with the 'sl' blend.

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What does the 'cl' blend sound like?

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The 'cl' blend sounds like 'cl' in 'clasp'.

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What is the S Blend in 'snail'?

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The S Blend in 'snail' is 'sn', combining 's' and 'n'.

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What is an example of an S Blend with 'r'?

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An example is 'spray', where 's' blends with 'p' and 'r'.

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What is the difference between 'st' and 'sn'?

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'St' is a blend of 's' and 't', while 'sn' is a blend of 's' and 'n'.

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How do you pronounce 'sk' in 'skunk'?

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You pronounce 'sk' as a strong 's' followed by a hard 'k' sound.