SnapPhonics

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GRAF/ˈɡræf/noun
  1. nounA picture made of lines and dots that shows how two things relate to each other.

  2. verbTo draw a picture that shows the points or line of a mathematical function.

  3. nounA set of dots and lines connecting them, used to show how things link together.

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Syllables

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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.

Examples

a

Phonics Rule: Short A

The letter A makes a short sound, like in 'cat' and 'bat'.

When the letter A appears in a closed syllable (a syllable that ends with a consonant), it usually makes the short A sound /æ/. This is one of the first vowel sounds students learn.

Tip

A says /æ/ like a cat that sat on a mat.

Examples

ph

Phonics Rule: PH Digraph

PH makes the /f/ sound, like in 'phone' and 'photo'. It comes from Greek!

The digraph 'ph' always makes the /f/ sound. These words usually come from Greek. If you see PH, just say /f/.

Tip

PH phones home with an /f/ sound!

Examples

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