Consonant Digraphs

Why does ph sound like f? Why does ch in chain sound totally different than either c or h? The answer lies in the pairing of consonants to make a sound that is unrelated to either letter. This pairing is called a consonant digraph. Students must understand these “oddball” pairs in order to fluently decipher the words they see when they read. Our worksheets on consonant digraphs are listed below. To see the worksheet or download a printable PDF, click on the worksheet name. They are free to use at home or in the classroom.