👂 Pre-K · Sounds
The first sound you hear
Onset and rime; the first sound in a word. Below are 3 pages on Peabody that teach it, free, with no sign-up and no ads.
- RF.K.2c
- RF.K.2d
Try three questions
The same kind of question Peabody asks, with the answer and why under each.
🚑 What sound does ambulance start with?
- a
- e
- o
Show the answer and why
Answer: aAmbulance starts with a, as in apple. Mouth open wide.👶 What sound does baby start with?
- p
- d
- b
Show the answer and why
Answer: bBaby starts with buh. Lips pop open.🌵 What sound does cactus start with?
- g
- c
- e
Show the answer and why
Answer: cCactus starts with kuh. The back of your tongue goes up.