SnapPhonics

got

GAHT/ˈɡɑt/verb
  1. verbReceived or obtained something.

  2. verbNeed to do something or must do something.

  3. verbOwn or have something.

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Syllables

got

1 syllable

Letters

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Phonics breakdown

g

Phonics Rule: Hard G

G makes the /g/ sound before A, O, U, or a consonant, like in 'go' and 'game'.

The letter G makes the hard /g/ sound when followed by A, O, U, or a consonant. Examples: go, game, give, glad, grab.

Tip

G says /g/ before A, O, U — go, game, glad!

Examples

o

Phonics Rule: Short O

The letter O makes a short sound, like in 'hot' and 'dog'.

When the letter O appears in a closed syllable, it usually makes the short O sound /ɑ/. In American English, this sounds like 'ah'.

Tip

O says /ɑ/ like 'Ahh!' said the doctor.

Examples

t

Phonics Rule: Letter T

The letter T makes the /t/ sound, like in 'top', 'tap', and 'ten'. The tongue tip taps behind the upper teeth.

T is a voiceless alveolar stop. The tongue tip touches the ridge behind the upper teeth and releases with a puff of air. Double T (tt) makes the same /t/ sound.

Tip

T taps — touch your tongue to make /t/!

Examples

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