How do we treat the parts of a diphthong or digraph?

The digraph "oa" and "ay" may be taught with equal ease the first year.

Our approach is to pose fiber tracking as a problem in computing shortest paths in a weighted digraph.

PMID: 18815098 Our approach is to pose fiber tracking as a problem in computing shortest paths in a weighted digraph.

Likewise in the following list, the new fact to be taught is the digraph "ai" having the long sound of "a."

How do we know whether or not these compounds are diphthongs or digraphs?

Call attention to the vowel digraphs in the same way: ea, ai, oa, ay.

The digraphs "ae" and "oe" are spelled out for clarity.

Underline digraphs, blended consonants, and phonograms.

We have, therefore, twenty-six letters with which to express fifty or more sounds, not counting the digraphs and diphthongs.

There are also a number of digraphs or combinations of vowels or consonants which have but one sound, such as

Teach also the digraphs sh, ch, th, wh, as they are met in the common words in use: when, they, chick, etc.

Single and blended consonants, and digraphs written on cardboard cut in form of fish, and put into the mirror lake on the sand table.

Constantly review all familiar sounds, phonograms, digraphs, blends, etc., when met in new words, and so teach pupils to apply their knowledge of phonics.