Lectura

"Str" Cluster

In the word "strong," there is a consonant cluster "str" because the sounds /s/, /t/, and /r/ appear together without vowels in between.

Consonant clusters are common in English and can occur at the beginning or end of words.

When pronouncing consonant clusters, it's important to say each consonant sound clearly and in the order they appear.

LET'S PRACTICE. LISTEN AND REPEAT.

Listen and repeat each word focusing on pronouncing the consonant cluster clearly: CLIMB, GREEN, SPOON, ANT, DRIVE, SMALL, LEFT, START.

1. Identifica el cluster en cada palabra.
2. Pronuncia sin insertar vocal intermedia.

Ejemplo 1

Identificar el cluster en 'strong'.

1. Tres consonantes seguidas: s + t + r.
2. Se pronuncian sin vocal de apoyo: /strɒŋ/.

Glosario

• initial cluster: Cluster que aparece al inicio de la palabra (ej. 'bl' en 'blue').
• final cluster: Cluster al final de la palabra (ej. 'ft' en 'left').
• blend: Mezcla de sonidos consonantes pronunciados como un grupo.

Fuentes

• Fuente imagen CLIMB.
• Fuente imagen SPOON.
• Fuente imagen LEFT.
• Fuente imagen START.