Mississippi Foundations of Reading Practice Test

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Which term refers to speech sounds represented by two letters?

Digraph
Affix
Allophone
Phoneme

The correct answer is: Digraph

The term that refers to speech sounds represented by two letters is "digraph." A digraph is a combination of two letters that together create a single sound or phoneme in speech. For example, the letters "sh" in the word "shut" make one distinct sound rather than representing two separate sounds for the letters 's' and 'h.' Understanding digraphs is essential in the study of phonics, as they contribute to mastering how different combinations of letters can come together to form sounds in words. It's important for teaching reading because recognizing digraphs helps students decode words more effectively.