Sometimes when two consonants are next to each other, they blend together.
'Tr' and 'st' are examples of consonants that blend together. Take a look.
trip
tree
train
stop
stopped
Unlike consonant digraphs, where two consonants make just one sound, in consonant blends each consonant still makes its own sound.
Great job learning about blends.
Let's practice a few other words too.
say
said
hop
number
one
Next, complete the practice so you can spell these words on your own. 😺