/k/ sound

Front

What is the /k/ sound?

Back

The /k/ sound is a consonant sound made by blocking airflow in the back of the mouth and then releasing it.

Front

Give an example of a word that starts with the /k/ sound.

Back

Kite.

Front

What letter combinations can make the /k/ sound?

Back

The letter 'c' (as in cat), 'k' (as in kite), and 'qu' (as in queen) can all make the /k/ sound.

Front

What is a consonant?

Back

A consonant is a speech sound that is not a vowel. It is produced by obstructing airflow in some way.

Front

What is a vowel?

Back

A vowel is a speech sound that is produced without any significant constriction of airflow in the vocal tract. The vowels in English are a, e, i, o, u.

Front

What is the difference between a short vowel and a long vowel?

Back

A short vowel is pronounced quickly and does not say its name (like 'i' in 'bit'), while a long vowel is pronounced longer and says its name (like 'i' in 'bike').

Front

What is a syllable?

Back

A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word. It usually contains a vowel sound.

Front

What is a blend in phonics?

Back

A blend is a group of two or three consonants that are pronounced together, where each consonant's sound can be heard (like 'bl' in 'black').

Front

What is a digraph?

Back

A digraph is two letters that make one sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship' or 'ch' in 'chop'.

Front

What is a phoneme?

Back

A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound in a word that can distinguish one word from another.