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This time, we're gonna delve into the details of 'sc' in the English language. If you wanna see what more you can learn about multigraphs in English, join me.
The letter 's' and 'c' are two consonants making the digraph 'sc' and producing two different sounds.
Digraphs are a set of two letters that stand together and produce a new sound.
| Digraph | sc |
|---|---|
| Name | sc (pronounced /'es 'see/) |
| Sound(s) | /s/, /sk/ |
The Digraph 'sc'
Sound 1: /s/
'sc' usually at the beginning of a word, before 'e' or 'I', sounds /s/:
su
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It is important to know that 'sc' in the word 'conscience' and its derived terms sounds /ʃ/:
con
con
Sound 2: /sk/
'sc' at the beginning of a word, before 'u', 'a', or 'o', sounds /sk/:
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The word
di
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