IndianTechnoEra: Ending Sounds

Ending Sounds

The ending sound is the sound we hear at the end of a word. Listening for the ending sound helps us notice how words finish and how similar words can be different.

For example, the word cat ends with the sound represented by t.

Learning Objectives

• Understand what an ending sound is.
• Listen for the last sound in a word.
• Identify the letter connected with a common ending sound.
• Compare ending sounds in simple words.

Finding the Ending Sound

Say a word slowly and pay attention to the sound you hear at the end.

cat → /t/

The word cat ends with the sound represented by t.

dog → /g/

The word dog ends with the sound represented by g.

Words With the Same Ending Sound

Different words can finish with the same sound.

cat → /t/    hat → /t/

Both cat and hat end with the same sound.

Words With Different Ending Sounds

Some words have different sounds at the end.

cat → /t/    cap → /p/

Cat and cap have different ending sounds.

Examples

• bat → /t/
• bed → /d/
• fish → /sh/
• map → /p/
• sun → /n/
• dog → /g/

Common Mistakes

• Do not give the beginning sound when asked for the ending sound.
• Listen to the final sound rather than the final letter only.
• Say the word slowly if the ending sound is difficult to hear.

Practice

1. What is the ending sound in cat?

2. What is the ending sound in map?

3. Do cat and hat have the same ending sound?

4. Which word ends with /p/: map or sun?

Try It Yourself

Say the words sun, dog, hat, map and bed. Listen carefully and say the final sound of each word.

Quick Revision

• The ending sound is heard at the end of a word.
• Different words can have the same ending sound.
• Careful listening helps us identify final sounds.

Next Step

Now that you can listen for sounds at the beginning and end of words, the next lesson will introduce the short vowel sounds.