Learning About Sounds and Letters Flashcards
Section 3
1
Q
What is a diphthong?
A
a sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable.
2
Q
What is an example of a diphthong?
A
Boy
3
Q
What is a grapheme?
A
(a letter of cluster of letters) is the written representation of one sound.
4
Q
What is a phoneme?
A
The smallest unit of speech distinguishing one word (or word element) from another.
5
Q
What is an example of a blend?
A
Pumpkin
6
Q
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