For /sk/ at the beginning of a word, try blend SC. If /sk/ is followed by Y, I, or E, try blend SK. Look at this image and decide how it can help you remember the Spellings Of beginning /sk/.

When spelling, it may be helpful to remember that blend SK is often used for the /sk/ sound if it is followed by vowels Y, I, or E. Exceptions include skull, skunk, skate, skulk, skort, and ska. If uncertain, look it up.