SMsm
SM Blend
S and M blend together — you hear both sounds! Like in 'small' and 'smile'.
How this rule works
The blend SM combines /s/ and /m/ spoken quickly together.
Examples
Words that use this rule
37 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
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