Digraph Words
SH, CH, TH, WH SoundsTwo letters that team up to make ONE new sound!
📖 Let’s Learn Digraph Words
A digraph is when two letters come together to make ONE sound (unlike a blend where you hear both sounds). The most common digraphs in English are sh, ch, th, wh.
For example, in “ship”, the “s” and “h” together make one “sh” sound — you don’t hear them separately! Digraphs can appear at the start of a word (ship, chair) or at the end of a word (fish, lunch, bath).
💡 The Rule
In a digraph, two letters = one sound. You don’t hear each letter separately — you hear a new sound. Think of it like two friends talking in one voice!
🎯 Key Concept
🔗 Blend: swim (you hear s AND w)
👫 Digraph: ship (you hear only “sh” — one sound!)
📋 The 4 Main Digraphs
🔤 Starting Digraphs
🔚 Ending Digraphs
👫 Word Groups
Words organized by type — read them out loud!
SH Words
CH Words
TH Words
WH Words
📢 Read & Spell Practice
Read each word and notice the digraph sound!
✏️ Fill in the Blank
Choose the right word for each sentence!
1. Sit on the ___ please.
2. The ___ swims in the pond.
3. ___ is your name?
4. I take a ___ every day.
🎯 Word Sort Game
Which digraph is in each word? SH, CH, TH, or WH?
Click any word to check!
📝 Sentence Reading Practice
Read each sentence and find the digraphs!
This is my new chair.
What are you eating for lunch?
The fish swims near the ship.
When will you take a bath?
I have three shells from the beach.
Memory Trick
Remember: Think of a digraph as two best friends — they go everywhere together and always speak as one voice!
🎮 Digraph Words Quiz
Test what you’ve learned!
What is a digraph?
Which word starts with a “sh” sound?
Which word has a “ch” sound?
Which is NOT a digraph?
Complete: ___ is your name?
Which word has a “th” sound?
Which word ends with “sh”?
How many sounds in “ship”?
🎉 Quiz Complete!
0/8Fun Facts
The “th” sound is one of the trickiest sounds in English! “th” makes two different sounds: a soft one in “this” and a harder one in “three”.
Most question words in English start with “wh”: what, when, where, why, who, which, how (sort of!).
🧠 Tips for Parents
Mouth Practice
Have your child feel their mouth when saying “sh” vs “ch” vs “th”. Each is different!
Digraph Detective
While reading, play “spot the digraph” — point out sh, ch, th, wh whenever you see them.
Book Hunt
Pick a picture book and count how many words with digraphs you can find on each page.