Phonics is a method for teaching students how to read by linking sounds and symbols. Here are some common phonics rules in English:
Short Vowels
- A as in "cat"
- E as in "net"
- I as in "sit"
- O as in "pot"
- U as in "cup"
Long Vowels
- A as in "cake"
- E as in "feet"
- I as in "site"
- O as in "goat"
- U as in "cup"
Consonant Blends
- -ch as in "atch"
- -sh as in "ash"
- -th as in "the"
- -ng as in "sing"
- -ck as in "tick"
For more information on phonics rules, you can visit our Phonics Rules Guide.