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TW Blend
TW blends /t/ and /w/ together, like in 'twin', 'twig', and 'twist'.
How this rule works
TW appears at the beginning of words and blends the /t/ stop and /w/ glide smoothly together.
Remember: TW is twice as fun — /tw/ twin, twig, twist!
Examples
Words that use this rule
15 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
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