SnapPhonics

crown

KROWN/ˈkraʊn/noun
  1. nounA special headdress worn by a king or queen to show their power.

  2. nounThe top part of your head.

  3. nounThe highest part of something, like a hill or mountain.

  4. nounA coin with a picture of a crown on it.

  5. nounThe top part of a tooth, or a false cover put on a tooth by a dentist.

  6. nounA wreath or band worn on the head as a prize or honor.

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Syllables

crown

1 syllable

Letters

Related words (same phonics pattern)

Phonics breakdown

cr

Phonics Rule: CR Blend

C and R blend together — you hear both sounds! Like in 'cry' and 'cross'.

The blend CR combines /k/ and /r/ spoken quickly together.

Examples

ow

Phonics Rule: OW Diphthong

OW sometimes makes the /aʊ/ sound, like in 'cow' and 'how'.

OW can make the /aʊ/ diphthong sound (like 'cow') or the long O sound /oʊ/ (like 'snow'). The /aʊ/ sound is more common before N, L, and D.

Tip

OW — ow! The cow says ow!

Examples

n

Phonics Rule: Letter N

The letter N makes the /n/ sound, like in 'net', 'nap', and 'nut'. The tongue tip touches behind the upper teeth.

N is a voiced alveolar nasal — the tongue tip touches the ridge behind the upper teeth while voice hums through the nose. It is one of the most common consonants in English.

Tip

N hums through the nose — say /n/ and feel the buzz!

Examples

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