What is a Digraph?
What is a Digraph?
A digraph is defined as two letters that make this type of sound.
In the word (quick), where do you hear the "kw" sound?
At the beginning of the word.
The sound "QU" makes is often compared to the sound of this animal.
A duck because it says QUACK!
The word for a female monarch starts with "QU."
QUEEN!!!!!
What is an English word that contains the "QU" digraph?
In the word (aquatic), where do you hear the "kw" sound?
In the middle of the word.
The "Q" is always followed by this letter in English words.
"U"
The word for being swift or fast starts with "QU."
Quick
What sound does the "QU" digraph make?
KW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In the word (equal), where do you hear the "kw" sound?
In the middle of the word.
True or False: In the word "unique," the "QU" digraph is pronounced like "k."
TRUE!!!!!
This type of animal may be found in water and its name has "QU" in the middle.
aquatic
How many letters are in a digraph?
TWO!
List two words where "QU" appears at the beginning.
In which of these words is "QU" not pronounced as "kw":
antique
The word for fairness or being the same in amount starts with "QU."
equal
A digraph is when two letters are combined to make this.
one sound
Does the "QU" digraph ever appear at the end of English words?
NO!!!!! NEVER!!!!!
TRUE OR FALSE: The sound of "QU" can vary in sound in different English dialects.
TRUE!
The pronunciation of "QU" can vary in different English dialects:
American vs. British English: Both pronounce "QU" as "kw," but British speakers may have a slightly softer "w" sound.
Australian English: Australians often pronounce "QU" more quickly, with less emphasis on the "kw" sound, like in acquire.
French-influenced words: In words like unique and antique, "QU" is pronounced as a hard "k," due to French origins.
This word means a search or journey and begins with "QU."
quest