Consonant Blends

Letters represent sounds, and two consonants together present two different options. In the first option, both consonants are sounded individually, as in “star,” where both the s and the t are pronounced. This type of letter pair is called a consonant blend. The second option is where the letters make a sound completely different that either consonant, as in “this” or “phone.” These are called consonant digraphs. In the early stages of learning to read, knowing the two types helps students associate the different sounds the pairs make. Below are our consonant blend worksheets. Use them for free at home or in the classroom to help your student understand these important phonetic pairs.