Beginning Sounds Part 3

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Beginning sounds are the first sounds we hear in words.

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Beginning sounds are the first sounds we hear in words. For example, in the word 'cat,' the beginning sound is /k/. When we listen carefully, we can find the first sound in many words, like /b/ in 'ball' or /s/ in 'sun.' Learning about beginning sounds helps us read and write better!

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What is the beginning sound in the word 'cat'?

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