The CR Sound

Learning the “Cr” Blend
The “cr” blend is formed by combining the consonant sounds of “c” and “r”:
“c” sound: /k/ (as in “cat”)
“r” sound: /r/ (as in “run”)
When these sounds are blended, they create the /kr/ sound. Try saying it slowly: /k/-/r/-/kr/. You should be able to distinguish both the /k/ and /r/ sounds.

Here are some common words that begin with the “cr” blend:
crack, crash, crush, creep, crunch, crab, craft, crate, crown, crayon

The following diagram shows some examples of words that start with CR. Practice saying these “cr” blend words to learn to the “cr” blend sound. Scroll down the page for more examples.

 

Tips for Practicing the “cr” Blend:

• Isolate the sounds: Practice saying the /k/ and /r/ sounds separately, then blend them smoothly together.
• Read aloud: Practice reading words containing the “cr” blend. Pay attention to how the sounds flow together.
• Write the words: Writing “cr” words can help reinforce the spelling and the blended sound.
• Use flashcards: Create flashcards with “cr” words and practice reading them quickly.
• Listen carefully: Listen to videos and songs teaching the “cr” words.

What Is a Blend?
Blends are two letters that begin words and each letter sound can be heard.
br, cr, dr, fr

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Initial Consonant Blends - Cr Blends
Consonant blends (also called letter blends) are 2 letters that come together and keep their own sounds.

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Phonics blends cr
Phonics reading book for children learning the ‘br’ sound
Crazy Crocodile

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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

Consonants
Letter B	Hard C	Soft C
Letter D	Letter F	Hard G
Soft G	Letter H	Letter J
Letter K	Letter L	Letter M
Letter N	Letter P	Letter Q
Letter R	Letter S	Letter T
Letter V	Letter W	Letter X
Letter Y	Letter Z	S & Z Sounds

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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