24/09/2026
HARD C vs SOFT C — Do your students know the difference? 🤔
The letter C can make two different sounds!
🔵 HARD C = /k/
Usually when C comes before A, O, U or a consonant.
👉 cat • cup • cot • clap • crab
🟢 SOFT C = /s/
Usually when C comes before E, I, Y.
👉 cent • city • cycle • cell • cereal
💡 Easy rule to teach:
C says /s/ before E, I & Y.
Otherwise, C usually says /k/.
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