The Str, Spr, Scr Sounds
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Videos and songs to help First Grade kids learn how to pronounce the 3-letter consonant blends Str, Spr, Scr, Str, Shr, Spl, Thr. Learn words that begin with Str, Spr, Scr, Str, Shr, Spl, or Thr.
Three-letter consonant blends occur when three consonants are blended together, and each sound is pronounced. These blends often appear at the beginning of words and sometimes in the middle.
Learn Common 3-Letter Consonant Blends
- “Spr” Blend
Example Words: spring, spray, sprout, sprint, sprinkle - “Str” Blend
Example Words: street, string, stripe, strong, struggle - “Scr” Blend
Example Words: scrape, scream, screen, scroll, scrub - “Spl” Blend
Example Words: splash, split, splendid, splotch, splinter - “Shr” Blend
Example Words: shrink, shrug, shred, shrine, shrill - “Thr” Blend
Example Words: three, throw, thread, thrill, thrive
The following diagram shows some words that start with the 3-letter consonant blend: Str, Spr, Scr, Str, Shr, Spl, or Thr. Practice saying these 3-letter consonant blend words to learn to the consonant blend sound. Scroll down the page for more examples.
Practicing 3-Letter Blends:
Say each sound slowly: Start by saying each of the three consonant sounds individually, then gradually blend them together.
Use visual aids: Look at the letters as you say the sounds.
Practice with word lists and sentences: Read words and sentences containing the blends.
Listen to native speakers: Pay attention to how these blends are pronounced in spoken English. Listening to videos of native speakers and mimicking their pronunciation will also help with mastering the sounds.
Three-Letter Consonant Blends
scr, spl, spr, str
Three Letter Consonant Blends Phonics Song
spl-spr-scr-str
Nessy Reading Strategy | Gang of 3
Sound of 3 Consonants
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
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