Homonym: fl (Florida)
The "fl" sound is a consonant blend made up of the sounds /f/ and /l/. It is commonly found at the beginning of words, such as in flower, flame, and flight. This blend combines the voiceless labiodental fricative /f/ with the voiced alveolar lateral approximant /l/, creating a smooth transition between the two sounds.
In English, the "fl" blend can also appear in the middle or at the end of words, like in aflame or fluff. Understanding this sound can help with pronunciation and spelling, making it easier to read and write words that contain the "fl" blend.