Author: Denise

The letter E makes the sound heard in the words egg, elf and help. This is the sound (short e) you would first introduce to a child. The letter E also makes the long e sound as heard in me, week*, and eagle*. When found at the end of a word, the letter e is…

The letter F makes the sound heard in the words fun, family and myself. This consonant sound ranks in the less common category along with its counterparts: g and v. The letter F sounds like the letter V in the word of. In some words, the combination of the letters G and H and P…

The letter G makes the sound heard in the words go, again and frog. This consonant sound ranks in the less common category along with its counterparts: f and v. The letter G also makes the /j/ sound when it typically precedes the letters, e, i or y, e.g., gem, giant, and gym. In fact,…

The letter H makes the sound heard in the words he, help and behave. This consonant sound ranks in the not so common category along with its counterparts: j, k and w. However, the letter H when paired with other consonants forms a variety of sounds. It is used to create the following digraphs (2…

The letter I makes the sound heard in the words in, big and little. This is the sound (short i) you would first introduce to a child. The letter I also makes the long I sound as heard in five, pie*, and tiny. The letter i makes a variety of sounds. It is most commonly…

The letter J makes the sound heard in the words jet, jump and enjoy. This consonant sound ranks in the not so common category along with its counterparts: h, k and w. In some words, the letter J sounds like the letter Y, e.g. hallelujah. It can also sound like the letter H, e.g., Navajo,…