Blending Three Sounds

Many short words have just three sounds. To read one, point under each letter and say its sound: /d/ /o/ /g/.

Then go back and blend them smoothly: dog! Try /s/ /u/ /n/. Blend: sun!

If the word doesn't sound right, try again more slowly. Your grown-up can point while you say each sound.

• 1Short words often have three sounds
• 2Say each sound, then blend
• 3Try again slowly if needed