What is final consonant deletion?
Final consonant deletion is a speech pattern where children omit the final consonant sound in a word. For example, a child might say "ca" for "cat" or "cuh" for "cup". This is a typical phonological process in young children and usually resolves around the age of 3 years. If it persists past this age, then it can be addressed in speech therapy.
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It is best to practice final consonants with words that end in voiceless sounds, as opposed to voiced sounds, so as to avoid adding an "uh" sound to the end of words (example: "bug-uh"). Practice sounds that your child is able to produce correctly with minimal prompting. If you need some direction, ask your child's SLP.
Aim to practice for 5 minutes every day (or even better...practice for 2 minutes 2x a day).
PRACTICING FINAL CONSONANTS IN WORDS