Sometimes the same letters can make several different sounds. Listen to the sounds made by the letters 'ea' in these words.
peach
feather
steak
Now listen to the sounds made by the letters 'ou' in these words.
cloud
soup
boulder
If you know that the same letters can make different sounds it helps you with your reading. When you come across a new word you can try out the different sounds and see which one makes sense.
Sometimes the same letters can make several different sounds. Listen to the sounds made by the letters 'ea' in these words.
peach
feather
steak
Now listen to the sounds made by the letters 'ou' in these words.
cloud
soup
boulder
If you know that the same letters can make different sounds it helps you with your reading. When you come across a new word you can try out the different sounds and see which one makes sense.
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