grasp

PronouncedGRASP

/ˈɡræsp/verb

To understand or figure out something in your mind.

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Syllables

grasp

1 syllable

Letters

Related words (same phonics pattern)

correspondence irrespective auspices respected crispy respecting

Phonics breakdown

Phonics Rule: GR Blend

Sound“gr”·/ɡr/

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

Phonics Rule: Short A

Sound“a”·/æ/

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 “a”. This is one of the first vowel sounds students learn.

Tip

A says “a” like a cat that sat on a mat.

Examples

Phonics Rule: SP Blend

Sound“sp”·/sp/

S and P blend together — you hear both sounds! Like in 'spin' and 'sport'.

The blend SP combines /s/ and /p/ spoken quickly together.

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