Orals: Words with 2 consonant dusters - SS3 English Lesson Note

Consonant clusters are two or more consonants that come together in a word.

Consonant clusters can occur at the beginning, middle, or end of a word.

• When consonant clusters occur at the end of a word, they can be difficult to pronounce for some people.
• One way to practice pronouncing consonant clusters at the end of words is to say the words aloud, paying close attention to the way the consonants are blended together.
• Some examples of words with 2 consonant clusters occurring or final position include:
  • sports
  • bags
  • mops
  • dolls
  • tops
  • desks
  • casts
  • tests
  • paths

When pronouncing these words, it is important to blend the consonants together smoothly and avoid adding an extra vowel sound between the consonants. For example, the word "sports" should be pronounced as /spɔːts/, not /spɔːrɪts/.

Practicing pronouncing words with 2 consonant clusters at the end of position can help to improve your speech and make your pronunciation more clear and natural.

Here are some additional tips for pronouncing consonant clusters at the end of words:

• Relax your tongue and jaw.
• Don't force the consonants together.
• Let the consonants blend together naturally.
• Practice saying the words aloud slowly and then gradually increase your speed.