L Blends

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What is an L blend?

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An L blend is a combination of the letter 'L' with another consonant, creating a unique sound. Examples include 'bl', 'cl', 'gl', and 'pl'.

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What sound does 'bl' make?

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The 'bl' blend makes the sound /bl/, as in the word 'black'.

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What sound does 'cl' make?

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The 'cl' blend makes the sound /kl/, as in the word 'clap'.

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What sound does 'gl' make?

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The 'gl' blend makes the sound /gl/, as in the word 'glass'.

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What sound does 'pl' make?

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The 'pl' blend makes the sound /pl/, as in the word 'play'.

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

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Yes, an example is 'blue'.

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

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Yes, an example is 'cloud'.

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

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Yes, an example is 'glue'.

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

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Yes, an example is 'plant'.

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What is the difference between 'bl' and 'pl'?

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'Bl' starts with a 'b' sound, while 'pl' starts with a 'p' sound.