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Consonant Blends for Kids: 1,000+ Practice Words & a Points-Based Blend Builder Game
A consonant blend is two or three consonants sitting side by side in a word while each letter still keeps its own sound — like the bl in black or the str in string. Below you'll find a huge, teacher-ready blends word bank grouped by pattern with tap-to-hear audio on every single word, plus the Byrugani Blend Builder — a drag-and-drop game with points, streaks, badges and hints to keep kids motivated. Everything here is free to use, play, and print.
Blends vs. Digraphs — the one mix-up to avoid
In a blend, you can still hear both letters — say "bl" slowly and you'll hear a /b/ and an /l/. In a digraph like "sh" or "ch," two letters combine into one brand-new sound. Keep them as separate lessons; mixing them up early is the most common blends mistake young readers make. Our Digraphs post (tab above, once published) picks up right where this one leaves off.
Word Explorer — tap any word to hear it read aloud
Pick a blend family, or search the whole bank below.
Play: The Byrugani Blend Builder
Drag two letters from the tray onto the tracks to couple them into the missing blend. Earn points, build a streak, and unlock badges!
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Useful links
Word Builder Game for Kids CVC Word Games for Kindergarten English Sentence Builder Game Digraphs for Kids: 1,000+ Words & Free GameTake it offline
Want the full blends list on paper for a classroom wall, a homework folder, or a reading log? Download the complete word bank below — every blend pattern, and every word used on this page.