Consonant Clusters

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What is a consonant cluster?

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A consonant cluster is a group of two or more consonant sounds that appear together at the beginning or end of a word without any vowels in between.

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Give an example of a word that starts with the consonant cluster 'shr'.

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An example of a word that starts with the consonant cluster 'shr' is 'shrink'.

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What consonant cluster is found in the word 'spring'?

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The consonant cluster in the word 'spring' is 'spr'.

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Identify the consonant cluster in the word 'scream'.

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The consonant cluster in the word 'scream' is 'scr'.

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What consonant cluster is present in the word 'strong'?

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The consonant cluster in the word 'strong' is 'str'.

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How do consonant clusters affect pronunciation?

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Consonant clusters can make pronunciation more complex, as they require the speaker to articulate multiple consonant sounds in quick succession.

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What is the difference between a consonant cluster and a single consonant?

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A consonant cluster consists of two or more consonants together, while a single consonant is just one consonant sound.

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List three examples of words that contain the consonant cluster 'spl'.

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Examples of words with the consonant cluster 'spl' include 'splash', 'spleen', and 'splat'.

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What consonant cluster is in the word 'sweater'?

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The consonant cluster in the word 'sweater' is 'sw'.

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Explain the role of consonant clusters in syllable structure.

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Consonant clusters can appear at the beginning or end of syllables, affecting how syllables are formed and pronounced.