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"
    • cat
  • E as in "net"
    • net
  • I as in "sit"
    • sit
  • O as in "pot"
    • pot
  • U as in "cup"
    • cup

Long Vowels

  • A as in "cake"
    • cake
  • E as in "feet"
    • feet
  • I as in "site"
    • site
  • O as in "goat"
    • goat
  • U as in "cup"
    • cup

Consonant Blends

  • -ch as in "atch"
    • atch
  • -sh as in "ash"
    • ash
  • -th as in "the"
    • the
  • -ng as in "sing"
    • sing
  • -ck as in "tick"
    • tick

For more information on phonics rules, you can visit our Phonics Rules Guide.