Initial Consonant Blends

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What is an initial consonant blend?

Back

An initial consonant blend is when two or more consonants are combined at the beginning of a word, and each consonant sound is heard. For example, in the word 'blow', 'bl' is a blend.

Front

Give an example of a word with the blend 'tr'.

Back

The word 'tree' has the initial consonant blend 'tr'.

Front

What is the blend in the word 'slip'?

Back

The blend in the word 'slip' is 'sl'.

Front

Identify the blend in the word 'plant'.

Back

The blend in the word 'plant' is 'pl'.

Front

What is the blend in the word 'grape'?

Back

The blend in the word 'grape' is 'gr'.

Front

Which of the following is an initial consonant blend: 's', 'st', 'a'?

Back

'st' is an initial consonant blend.

Front

What sound do you hear in the blend 'kr'?

Back

In the blend 'kr', you hear the 'k' sound followed by the 'r' sound.

Front

Can you name a word that starts with the blend 'fr'?

Back

Yes, the word 'frog' starts with the blend 'fr'.

Front

What is the initial consonant blend in 'clap'?

Back

The initial consonant blend in 'clap' is 'cl'.

Front

Identify a word that has the blend 'sp'.

Back

The word 'spoon' has the blend 'sp'.