Phonics & Spelling Help Sheets

What is it called when two consonants side-by-side make two separate sounds? Examples: plum, snap, best, pumpkin.

What is it called when two consonants side-by-side make one sound? Examples: thin, phone, fish, bathtub.

Q and U are always found together in English words.

K usually comes before which vowels? Examples: kettle, kid, bulky, can, cut, clip.

C usually comes before which vowels or consonants? Examples: kettle, kid, bulky, can, cut, clip.

If C or G is followed by an e, i, or y, they typically make their 'soft' sounds.

When a one-syllable word has a short vowel and ends in f, l, s, or z, you usually double the final f, l, s, or z.

Some consonants are silent in words. These words often come from other languages.

How do you spell final /k/ in short vowel words? Examples: black, sick, truck, deck.

How do you spell final /k/ after single long vowels (CVCe)? Examples: like, snake, smoke.