SKsk
SK Blend
SK blends /s/ and /k/ together, like in 'skip', 'skin', and 'sky'.
How this rule works
SK appears at both the beginning and end of syllables. It reliably makes the /sk/ sound in all positions.
Remember: SK skips — /sk/ skip, skin, sky!
Examples
Words that use this rule
29 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
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