ABSTRACT

Consonant blends are two or more consonants found next to each other; they sound separately but quickly to make one sound.

They can occur at the beginning, middle or ends of words.

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Consonant blends at the beginning of words

Consonant blends at the end of words

• Look at each word • Say the word aloud • Highlight the consonant blend(s) • Read the word again

HANDY HINT

The blends are like twins: they always stay together in a syllable