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MP End Blend
MP at the end of a syllable blends /m/ and /p/ together, like in 'jump', 'camp', and 'lamp'.
How this rule works
MP is a common end blend. The lips are involved in both sounds — /m/ hums with closed lips, then /p/ pops them open.
Remember: MP pops at the end — jump, camp, stamp!
Examples
Words that use this rule
78 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
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