The FR Sound

Learning the /fr/ Sound
The /fr/ sound is a consonant blend (or cluster) where the sounds of the letters f and r are combined. It’s commonly found at the beginning of English words but can also appear in the middle of words.

The following diagram shows some examples of FR words. Practice saying these “fr” blend words to learn to the “fr” blend sound. Scroll down the page for more examples and solutions.

 

Activities to Learn the /fr/ Sound

1. Sound Isolation:
   Practice saying the /f/ sound and the /r/ sound separately. Then combine them slowly into /fr/.
   
2. Word Repetition:
   Say words with the /fr/ sound multiple times (e.g., “frog, frog, frog”).
3. Tongue Twisters:
   Try: “Fred’s fresh fruit freezes fast.”

Practicing the “fr” Blend:

• Isolate the sounds: Practice saying the /f/ and /r/ sounds separately, then blend them smoothly together.
• Read aloud: Practice reading words containing the “fr” blend. Pay attention to how the sounds flow together.
• Write the words: Writing “fr” words can help reinforce the spelling and the blended sound.
• Use flashcards: Create flashcards with “fr” words and practice reading them quickly.
• Listen carefully: Listen to videos and songs teaching the “fr” words.

What Is a Blend?
Blends are two letters that begin words and each letter sound can be heard.
br, cr, dr, fr

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Blends Words FR
Blend words that start with Fr.
Two letters that come together and keep their own sounds are taught in school as “letter blends”.

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Initial Consonant Blends - Fr Blends
Consonant blends (also called letter blends) are 2 letters that come together and keep their own sounds.

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Phonics blends fr
Phonics reading book for children learning the ‘fr’ sound.
Fruggle

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Learn the Sounds of the Letters

Learning Short Vowels

Short Vowels
Short A	Short E	Short I
Short O	Short U	Short Vowels

Learning Long Vowels

Long Vowels
Long A	Long E	Long I
Long O	Long U	Y (vowel)
Long Vowels	Short, Long Vowels

Compare Short & Long Vowels

Short & Long Vowels
Short & Long A	Short & Long E	Short & Long I
Short & Long O	Short & Long U	Short I & Long E

Learning Consonants

Consonants
Letter B	Hard C	Soft C
Letter D	Letter F	Hard G
Soft G	Letter H	Letter J
Letter K	Letter L	Letter M
Letter N	Letter P	Letter Q
Letter R	Letter S	Letter T
Letter V	Letter W	Letter X
Letter Y	Letter Z	S & Z Sounds

Consonant Blends
BL Sound	CL Sound	FL Sound
GL Sound	PL Sound	SL Sound
BR Sound	CR Sound	DR Sound
FR Sound	GR Sound	PR Sound
TR Sound	SK Sound	SN Sound
SP Sound	ST Sound	Str, Scr, Spr
Nd, Nt, Nk

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