Rules for Linking Vowel Sounds
Listen as I read each rule. Then, put your headphones on and listen to the examples for each word. When you are ready, click on the "Practice" link at the bottom of the page to begin practicing!
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Rule #1:
If a word ends with the sound "hit," "heed," "hide," "hay," or "ahoy," and the next words begins with any vowel sound, the words are linked with a "y".
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Rule #2:
If a word ends with the sound "boot," "put," "boat," "bought," or "how" and the next words begins with any vowel sound, the words are linked with a "w".
Hint: rule #2 is for any vowel that makes your lips round when you say it.
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