The BL Sound
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Videos and songs to help Kindergarten and First Grade kids learn how to pronounce the consonant blend BL.
A consonant blend is when two or more consonants are blended together, but each sound may be heard in the blend. Learn words that begin BL.
Learning the Blend “bl”
The “bl” blend is a combination of the consonants b and l that work together to create a smooth sound, as in blue or black. It appears at the beginning of words and is commonly taught as part of phonics lessons for young learners.
How to Pronounce “bl”
/b/: Start by saying the b sound by pressing your lips together and releasing a voiced puff of air.
/l/: Follow it with the l sound by lifting your tongue to the roof of your mouth just behind your teeth.
Blend: Combine the two sounds quickly to say “bl.”
Examples of Words with “bl”
blue, black, blanket, block, blender, blow, blink, bless, blossom, bloom, blizzard
Sample Sentences with “bl” Words
The blue balloon is floating in the air.
She used a blanket to stay warm.
The flowers will bloom in spring.
The following diagram shows some examples of words starting with “Bl”. Practice saying these “bl” blend words to learn to the “bl” blend sound. Scroll down the page for more examples and songs to help you learn how to pronounce the consonant blend “bl” and “bl” words.
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What Is a Blend?
Blends are two letters that begin words and each letter sound can be heard.
bl, cl, gl, sl
Blends Words Bl
Consonant blends (also called letter blends) are 2 letters that come together and keep their own sounds. Words that start with BL
Learn the Sounds of the Letters
Learning Short Vowels
| Short Vowels | ||
|---|---|---|
| Short A | Short E | Short I |
| Short O | Short U | Short Vowels |
Learning Long Vowels
| Long Vowels | ||
|---|---|---|
| Long A | Long E | Long I |
| Long O | Long U | Y (vowel) |
| Long Vowels | Short, Long Vowels | |
Compare Short & Long Vowels
| Short & Long Vowels | ||
|---|---|---|
| Short & Long A | Short & Long E | Short & Long I |
| Short & Long O | Short & Long U | Short I & Long E |
Learning Consonants
| Consonant Blends | ||
|---|---|---|
| BL Sound | CL Sound | FL Sound |
| GL Sound | PL Sound | SL Sound |
| BR Sound | CR Sound | DR Sound |
| FR Sound | GR Sound | PR Sound |
| TR Sound | SK Sound | SN Sound |
| SP Sound | ST Sound | Str, Scr, Spr |
| Nd, Nt, Nk | ||
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