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proud

PROWD/ˈpraʊd/adjective
  1. adjFeeling happy and satisfied about something you did or something that happened to you.

  2. adjThinking you are better or more important than other people.

  3. adjMaking someone feel pleased or satisfied.

  4. adjStanding up tall and straight in a noble or impressive way.

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proud

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Phonics breakdown

pr

Phonics Rule: PR Blend

P and R blend together — you hear both sounds! Like in 'print' and 'price'.

The blend PR combines /p/ and /r/ spoken quickly together.

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ou

Phonics Rule: OU Diphthong

OU makes the /aʊ/ sound, like in 'out' and 'house'.

The diphthong OU glides from /a/ to /ʊ/. It usually appears in the middle of a word. OU has several possible sounds, but /aʊ/ is the most common.

Tip

OU — ouch! I'm out of the house!

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d

Phonics Rule: Letter D

The letter D makes the /d/ sound, like in 'dog', 'day', and 'dig'. The tongue tip touches behind the upper teeth.

D is a voiced alveolar stop. The tongue tip touches the ridge just behind the upper front teeth, then releases with voice. It reliably makes the /d/ sound in almost all positions.

Tip

D is for dog — and dog starts with /d/!

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