Double consonants with one sound or two

Double consonants can make one sound or two

Double consonants can make one sound

Here is an example of 1 sound: ribbon

The double "b" is making one "b" sound

Double consonants can also make two different sounds

Here is an example: success

The 1st "c" is making the hard "c" sound like in the word "cat"

Then 2nd "c" is making the soft "c" sound like in the word "circle"

Let's practice! Say the word and think if the double consonants have one sound or two.

Multiple Choice

Does the double consonant in "carrot" have one sound or two?

• one

• two

Multiple Choice

Does the double consonant in "accident" have one sound or two?

• one

• two

Multiple Choice

Does the double consonant in "dresser" have one sound or two?

• one

• two

Multiple Choice

Does the double consonant in "allow" have one sound or two?

• one

• two

Multiple Choice

Does the double consonant in "giggle" have one sound or two?

• one

• two

Multiple Choice

Does the double consonant in "vaccine" have one sound or two?

• one

• two