gl
gl/ɡl/noun
A consonant blend at the beginning of words that combines the sounds of 'g' and 'l' together.
Syllables
gl
1 syllable
Letters
Phonics breakdown
gl
Phonics Rule: GL Blend
G and L blend together — you hear both sounds! Like in 'glad' and 'glow'.
The blend GL combines /ɡ/ and /l/ spoken quickly together.
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