Decoding Words
Sometimes in English, two letters work together to make a special sound.
Digraphs: sh & ch
Digraphs: th
Blends: st & tr
Don't mix them up!
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Pronunciation Tip: Watch Teacher Sopheak's mouth carefully when she makes the "th" sound. Your tongue must go between your teeth! Practice in front of a mirror.
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Great question, Vireak! In a **digraph** (like sh, ch, th), the two letters make ONE totally new sound. You don't hear 's' or 'h', you hear 'sh'. In a **blend** (like st, tr), you can still hear BOTH sounds blended together fast (/s/ + /t/ = /st/). 📚
Why does "school" have 'ch' but it sounds like a 'k'?
Ah, English spelling! 😅 Words that come from Greek (like school, chemistry) use 'ch' but pronounce it as /k/. For A2, just focus on the normal 'ch' sound like in "chip" and "choose". We will learn the exceptions later!
Teacher, what is the difference between a digraph and a blend?