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Wheel
wh-ee-l
A wheel helps things roll.
Example: The wheel turns round.
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Digraph Sound: wh
Meet the wh sound with words like wheel, whale, and whisk.
Category: Reading Readiness
7 min
Growing
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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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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