What is s split digraph?
A split diagraph is an English term under the study of phonetics. It describes a letter that splits during pronunciation. An example is ‘a-e’ which is used in words such as make and take.
Split digraphs are sometimes known as ‘magic e’ words; however, our children will refer to these sounds as split diagraphs.
We’ll be spending the next few weeks learning all about these sounds.
cake |
make |
late |
made |
sale |
mate |
gate |
snake |
These words will be tested on Friday 20 January.