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Rhyme Time
Find the word that sounds the same at the end
Beginning Sounds
Which picture starts with this letter?
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About Beginning Sounds
A big letter appears — B — and three pictures sit below it. Only one of them starts with that sound. Tap any picture to hear its name said out loud, so a child who cannot read yet can play entirely by ear. Every picture is filed under the sound it truly begins with, not just its first letter, so nothing here teaches the wrong thing. No timer and nothing to lose.
Beginning Sounds is one of our free words & letters games for kids — play it right here in your browser, or browse all our free online games.
How to Play
- Look at the big letter at the top — tap it to hear it.
- Tap the pictures to hear what they are called.
- Choose the picture whose name starts with that sound.
Tips & Tricks
- Say the sound, not the letter name: 'b' as in ball, not 'bee'.
- Stretch the first sound out loud together: bbb-bird.
- Go hunting round the house for things that start with the same sound.
What Kids Learn
Beginning Sounds is more than fun — it helps build real skills:
- Matching a letter to the sound it makes
- Hearing the first sound in a spoken word
- Alphabet recognition in upper and lower case
Beginning Sounds — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beginning Sounds free to play?
Yes — Beginning Sounds is completely free to play here in your browser. There's no sign-up, no download and nothing to buy.
How do you play Beginning Sounds?
Tap a picture to hear it and to choose it. Look at the big letter at the top — tap it to hear it.
Do I need to download anything to play Beginning Sounds online?
No. Beginning Sounds runs in any web browser on a phone, tablet or computer — just open the page and play. Nothing installs.
What age is Beginning Sounds for?
Beginning Sounds is made for ages 3 to 5. It helps children practise matching a letter to the sound it makes and hearing the first sound in a spoken word while they play.
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