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tr/tɹ/noun
A consonant blend made by combining the sounds /t/ and /r/. It appears at the beginning of words like 'tree' and 'track'.
Syllables
tr
1 syllable
Letters
Related words (same phonics pattern)
Phonics breakdown
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Phonics Rule: TR Blend
T and R blend together — you hear both sounds! Like in 'tree' and 'try'.
The blend TR combines /t/ and /r/ spoken quickly together.
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