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Blends and Digraphs
โญ MasteredA consonant blend is two or three consonants that each keep their sound, such as bl in black. A digraph is two letters that make one new sound, such as sh in ship.
๐ก Fun fact
The ch in chair is a digraph, and the st in stop is a blend.
All about Blends and Digraphs
A consonant blend is two or three consonants that keep their own sounds, such as bl in black. A digraph is two letters that make one new sound, such as sh in ship.
Recognising blends and digraphs improves reading and spelling.
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Real-life uses of Blends and Digraphs
- Learning phonics
- Spelling words accurately
- Reading aloud fluently
Frequently asked questions about Blends and Digraphs
What is a digraph?
Two letters that make one sound.
What is a blend?
Consonants that each keep their sound, such as st.