Understanding S Blends in Speech

Meredith from PG Speechy, a speech-language pathologist, introduces S blends, which occur when the S sound combines with another consonant. She explains the importance of pronouncing both sounds in the blend to avoid changing the word's meaning. The video includes examples and guided practice with various S blends, such as ST, SM, and SW. Meredith provides tips for practicing, like using arm movements to emphasize the sounds. The video concludes with a silly song to help remember S blends and encourages viewers to practice more using her workbook.

What is an S blend?

• Two S sounds together

• An S sound combined with another consonant

• A vowel sound followed by an S

• An S sound at the end of a word

Why is it important to pronounce both sounds in an S blend?

• It is easier to say

• It sounds more musical

• It changes the meaning of the word

• It makes the word longer

What happens if you leave out the S in the word 'stop'?

• It becomes 'st'

• It becomes 'sto'

• It becomes 'top'

• It becomes 'sop'

Which of the following is an example of an S blend?

• S and A

• S and E

• S and T

• S and O

What is the result of omitting the S in the word 'snow'?

• It becomes 'sn'

• It becomes 'sow'

• It becomes 'now'

• It becomes 'no'

Which word is an example of an S blend with the letter P?

• Spin

• Star

• Snow

• Smile

What is the S blend in the word 'smart'?

• S and T

• S and M

• S and P

• S and W

Which of the following words contains an S blend with the letter W?

• Snow

• Stop

• Swim

• Star

What is a helpful technique to remember both sounds in an S blend?

• Snap your fingers

• Stomp your feet

• Clap your hands

• Run your hand down your arm

How can you physically represent the S sound when practicing blends?

• Tap your foot

• Run your hand down your arm

• Clap your hands

• Snap your fingers