sk
sk/sk/noun
The sound you make when you rub your foot quickly on the ground. It can also mean to move quickly on skates or a skateboard.
Syllables
sk
1 syllable
Letters
Related words (same phonics pattern)
Phonics breakdown
sk
Phonics Rule: SK Blend
SK blends /s/ and /k/ together, like in 'skip', 'skin', and 'sky'.
SK appears at both the beginning and end of syllables. It reliably makes the /sk/ sound in all positions.
Tip
SK skips — /sk/ skip, skin, sky!
Examples
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