2. Each consonant in a cluster keeps
its own sound when blended with
other consonants. The clusters
occur within a syllable.
For example: “R”, “L”, and “D” blend
together in the word “world”.
3. Which words have a consonant
cluster?
Stop
Blast
Persnickety
Foolish
Transaction
Teller
4. What is the consonant cluster in
each word?
Persnickety
Stop
Blast
Transaction
5. How many syllables does this word
have?
Persnickety
Notice that the cluster stays within
one syllable.
6. Which words have a consonant
cluster?
Anthropomorphic
Carpetbagger
Slash
Television
Troublemaker
Small
7. What is the consonant cluster in
each word?
Anthropomorphic
Slash
Troublemaker
Small
9. When pronouncing an R consonant cluster it
sometimes helps to stretch out the consonant
before the R. Try to pronounce “brew” by
practicing it slowly separating the 2 consonants
like this:
Brew - “Buh – ROO” “BuhROO” “BROO”.
Speed it up a little as you are able. Try this
technique with PR, GR and KR words.
10. “BR”
brewed I would like a brewed coffee,
please.
Brewer Jan Brewer is governor of
Arizona.
Bruce My uncle’s name is Bruce.
broom Sweep up the mess with a
broom.
bruised He bruised his knee when he
fell.
11. “PR”
proof Do you have proof he’s
guilty?
prove Is he able to prove his story?
prune A prune is a dried plum.
12. “GR”
grew He grew up in Hong Kong.
groom The groom is standing at the altar.
grueling The athletes had a grueling practice.
group I meet with a group of friends for knitting
club..
13. “CR”
crew A crew cut is a short men’s haircut.
ecru Ecru is a pale light grayish yellow color.
crude Don’t tell a crude joke in polite company.
cruise Tom and Karen went on a cruise for their
anniversary
