SnapPhonics

organ

OR-guhn/ˈɔr.ɡən/noun

  1. nounA part of the body that does a special job, like the heart or lungs.

  2. nounA large musical instrument with pipes and a keyboard that you play by pressing keys.

  3. nounA part of a group or organization that does a particular job.

  4. nounA magazine or newspaper that belongs to an organization.

  5. nounA government department or agency.

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Syllables

organ

2 syllables

Letters

Phonics breakdown

or

Phonics Rule: R-Controlled OR

When R comes after O, it makes the /ɔːr/ sound, like in 'for' and 'corn'.

OR makes the /ɔːr/ sound. Unlike ER/IR/UR which all sound the same, OR has its own distinct sound. The companion rule r_controlled_or_er covers the /ɜːr/ pronunciation after W (word, work).

Tip

OR — the horse in the corner says /ɔːr/!

Examples

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

a

Phonics Rule: Schwa

In unstressed syllables, vowels often make a lazy 'uh' sound called schwa, like the A in 'about'.

Schwa /ə/ is the most common vowel sound in English. Any vowel letter can make the schwa sound when it's in an unstressed syllable. It sounds like a quick, lazy 'uh'.

Tip

Schwa is lazy — any vowel can say 'uh' when it's not stressed!

Examples

n

Phonics Rule: Letter N

The letter N makes the /n/ sound, like in 'net', 'nap', and 'nut'. The tongue tip touches behind the upper teeth.

N is a voiced alveolar nasal — the tongue tip touches the ridge behind the upper teeth while voice hums through the nose. It is one of the most common consonants in English.

Tip

N hums through the nose — say /n/ and feel the buzz!

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