What Are Consonant Blends? Consonant blends are when two or more consonants are put together in a word, and each consonant keeps its own sound. This is different from when two letters make a new sound, like “sh” in “ship.” With consonant blends, you can hear each consonant clearly. Types of Consonant Blends Two-Consonant Blends: Example: bl in “black” Explanation: In the word “black,” the letters ‘b’ and ‘l’ are together, but you can still hear both the /b/ and /l/ sounds. Three-Consonant Blends