gr
gr/ɡɹ/noun
A consonant blend made by combining the sounds /ɡ/ and /ɹ/ at the beginning of words. This sound appears in words like 'green' and 'grow'.
Syllables
gr
1 syllable
Letters
Related words (same phonics pattern)
Phonics breakdown
gr
Phonics Rule: GR Blend
G and R blend together — you hear both sounds! Like in 'green' and 'grow'.
The blend GR combines /ɡ/ and /r/ spoken quickly together.
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