The /k/ Sound
We are going to explore the various ways to spell the /k/ sound.
e, i, or y Rule # 1 k is usually found before Rule # 1 k is usually found before e, i, or y key kiss milky Can you think of other examples?
Rule #2 c is usually found before a, o, u, Rule #2 c is usually found before a, o, u, or any consonant can cot cup scrape fact Can you think of other examples?
Rule #3 ck is found after a short vowel speck wick block tack tuck Can you think of other examples?
Rule #4 k is found after a consonant Rule #4 k is found after a consonant or a vowel digraph blink bark pork hook cheek Can you think of other examples?
Rule #5 ke is found after a long vowel wake like broke Can you think of other examples?
Rule #6 c is found in a two-or-more-syllable word Atlantic attic music Can you think of other examples?