bl
bl/bəl/noun
This is a consonant blend made by combining the sounds /b/ and /l/. It appears at the beginning of words like 'blue' and 'black'.
Syllables
bl
1 syllable
Letters
Related words (same phonics pattern)
Phonics breakdown
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Phonics Rule: BL Blend
B and L blend together — you hear both sounds! Like in 'black' and 'blue'.
In a consonant blend, you hear each letter's sound, but they are spoken together quickly. BL blends /b/ and /l/ together.
Examples
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