Initial Consonant Blends

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What is an initial consonant blend?

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An initial consonant blend is a group of two or more consonants that appear at the beginning of a word, where each consonant is pronounced individually, such as 'bl' in 'blouse' or 'tr' in 'tray'.

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Give an example of a word that contains the initial consonant blend 'sk'.

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An example of a word that contains the initial consonant blend 'sk' is 'skirt'.

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What is the initial consonant blend in the word 'tree'?

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The initial consonant blend in the word 'tree' is 'tr'.

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Identify the initial consonant blend in the word 'slide'.

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The initial consonant blend in the word 'slide' is 'sl'.

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What is the initial consonant blend in the word 'blouse'?

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The initial consonant blend in the word 'blouse' is 'bl'.

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Provide a definition for the term 'consonant'.

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A consonant is a speech sound that is not a vowel; it is produced by obstructing airflow in some way, such as with the lips, tongue, or throat.

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What is the difference between a consonant blend and a consonant digraph?

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A consonant blend consists of two or more consonants that are pronounced together but retain their individual sounds, while a consonant digraph consists of two consonants that make a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.

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List three examples of initial consonant blends.

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Three examples of initial consonant blends are: 'st' in 'star', 'fl' in 'flower', and 'gr' in 'green'.

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How do initial consonant blends affect pronunciation?

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Initial consonant blends affect pronunciation by combining the sounds of the individual consonants, which can create a smoother transition between sounds at the beginning of a word.

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What is the initial consonant blend in the word 'tray'?

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The initial consonant blend in the word 'tray' is 'tr'.