Consonants Cluster - SS2 English Lesson Note

A consonant cluster is a group of two or more consonants that come together in a word. Consonant clusters can be found at the beginning, middle, or end of a word.

In English, there are many different types of consonant clusters. Some common consonant clusters include:

• Initial consonant clusters: These are consonant clusters that come at the beginning of a word. For example, the word "street" has the initial consonant cluster /str/.
• Medial consonant clusters: These are consonant clusters that come in the middle of a word. For example, the word "desk" has the medial consonant cluster /sk/.
• Final consonant clusters: These are consonant clusters that come at the end of a word. For example, the word "stop" has the final consonant cluster /p/.

Consonant clusters can be difficult to pronounce, especially for learners of English as a second language. However, there are a few tips that can help you pronounce consonant clusters correctly:

• Break the cluster up into smaller parts: When you are first learning a new word with a consonant cluster, it can be helpful to break the cluster up into smaller parts. For example, the word "street" can be broken up into the smaller parts /s/, /t/, and /r/.
• Practice pronouncing the cluster slowly: Once you have broken the cluster up into smaller parts, you can start practicing pronouncing the cluster slowly. Gradually, you can increase your speed until you are able to pronounce the cluster smoothly.
• Listen to native speakers: One of the best ways to learn how to pronounce consonant clusters correctly is to listen to native speakers.Pay attention to how they pronounce the clusters and try to imitate their pronunciation.