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Blends and Digraphs
⭐ 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.
💡 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.
Each consonant keeps its own sound.
Practising them in simple words builds confidence.
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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.