Grade 1

Digraph Sound: wh

Meet the wh sound with words like wheel, whale, and whisk.

Category: Reading Readiness 7 min Growing
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Wh comes together at the start of some words. Say the sound slowly and then listen for it in each example.

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Wheel

wh-ee-l

A wheel helps things roll.

Example: The wheel turns round.

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Whale

wh-a-le

A whale is a big sea animal.

Example: The whale swims deep.

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Whisk

wh-i-sk

A whisk is used in the kitchen.

Example: Mix with a whisk.

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