In the following lesson, the 'cc' digraph will be discussed in terms of its phonetic representations.
Digraphs are pairs of letters that combine to produce a distinct sound.
Digraph | cc |
---|---|
Name | cc (pronounced /siːˈsiː/) |
Common Sound(s) | /k/, /ks/ |
Digraph 'cc'
Sound 1: /k/
The 'cc' digraph produces a hard /k/ sound, typically found before vowels like 'u' and 'o.'
Example
occur /əˈkɝ/
hiccup /ˈhɪkʌp/
tobacco /təˈbækoʊ/
accuse /əˈkjuːz/
Sound 2: /ks/
The 'cc' digraph also creates a /ks/ sound, usually before vowels like 'e' and 'i.'
Example
vaccine /væksin/
success /səksɛs/
accent /ˈæksɛnt/
eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/
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