Consonant Clusters

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What is a consonant cluster?

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A consonant cluster is a group of two or more consonants that appear together in a syllable without any vowels in between.

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Provide an example of a consonant cluster at the beginning of a word.

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An example is 'br' in the word 'bread'.

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What is the consonant cluster in the word 'street'?

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The consonant cluster is 'str'.

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Identify the consonant cluster in the word 'fright'.

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The consonant cluster is 'fr'.

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What is the role of consonant clusters in phonetics?

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Consonant clusters can affect the pronunciation and rhythm of speech, making it more complex.

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How do consonant clusters differ from single consonants?

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Consonant clusters consist of multiple consonants together, while single consonants are individual letters.

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What is an example of a final consonant cluster?

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An example is 'st' in the word 'fast'.

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Explain the significance of consonant clusters in spelling.

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Consonant clusters can help indicate the correct spelling of words, as they often represent specific sounds.

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What is the consonant cluster in the word 'clown'?

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The consonant cluster is 'cl'.

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How can consonant clusters affect word meaning?

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Different consonant clusters can change the meaning of words, as seen in minimal pairs.