# See and Learn Combining Sounds — Teach combining spoken sounds

> Educational app for children with Down syndrome to learn combining speech sounds. (iPhone/iPad app by Down Syndrome Education Enterprises C.I.C..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/see-and-learn-combining-sounds/id943071020 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Down Syndrome Education Enterprises C.I.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/860586873)
- Category: Education, Medical
- Price: $14.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-12-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/see-and-learn-combining-sounds/id943071020/reviews.md

## What is See and Learn Combining Sounds?

See and Learn Combining Sounds offers activities designed to encourage attention, listening, and the production of early vowel-consonant combinations and simple symbolic sounds. It aims to help children with Down syndrome learn to produce consonant and vowel sounds together - an important step in learning to talk.

Building on the skills taught in See and Learn Speech Sounds, See and Learn Combining Sounds can help children learn to combine sounds as they progress towards saying whole words clearly.

See and Learn Combining Sounds is designed and supported by internationally recognized experts to meet the specific learning needs of children with Down syndrome and is consistent with current scientific understanding of the children's needs and effective interventions. It is part of See and Learn Speech - an evidence-based teaching program designed to help children with Down syndrome to learn to talk more clearly.

See and Learn Combining Sounds builds on the skills taught in See and Learn Speech Sounds and is suitable for use with children with Down syndrome who are beginning to say consonant sounds in imitation and in babble (from 9 to 12 months), and older children who are starting to combine sounds.

Children can start the activities in See and Learn Combining Sounds when they:

• Can say at least some of the consonants b, m, p, h, k, l, r, sh, t, w, z
• Can say the vowels ar as in arm, ee as in knee, OO as in moon

Children will learn to say sounds in different orders. If your child is able to say some of these consonants you can start working on the activities using the consonants they can say with the vowels.

(Note: See and Learn Combining Sounds was previously called See and Learn Putting Sounds Together)

Activities:

• Combining Consonants and Vowels - using picture prompts to practice putting two sounds together to say syllables or words
• Saying Symbolic Sounds - using picture prompts to encourage putting two sounds together to say meaningful symbolic sounds

Features:

• Evidence-based activities following key developmental steps
• Clear and uncluttered screens avoid distractions and help children focus on information presented and learning goals
• Focus on visual representation of concepts, reduced language and working memory demands to help children with specific learning needs
• Comprehensive guide included in electronic format providing explicit, step-by-step guidance and instructions
• Record forms included for printing and tracking your child's progress

Languages:

• US English
• UK English

## Key features

- Combines consonants and vowels activities
- Teaches saying symbolic sounds
- Evidence-based developmental steps
- Clear, uncluttered screens
- Visual representation focus
- Comprehensive electronic guide
- Printable progress tracking forms

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/see-and-learn-combining-sounds/id943071020/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app

*2019-02-25, version 1.35*

This is not a reading app it is an app to promote speech clarity.
Children I work with love using this app.

### 1/5 — Expensive rubbish

*2018-12-03, version 1.32*

I bought the app with the hope it would help my daughter learn blended sounds to improve her reading. The app is very expensive and, in my opinion, a total waste of money. The sounds it uses do not relate to blended sounds for reading and there are only 3 sounds on this app. Save your money.

## Frequently asked questions about See and Learn Combining Sounds

### What is See and Learn Combining Sounds?

See and Learn Combining Sounds is an educational app designed to help children, especially those with Down syndrome, learn to combine spoken sounds to form syllables and words. It offers activities focused on attention, listening, and producing early speech combinations.

### What age is See and Learn Combining Sounds suitable for?

The app is suitable for children with Down syndrome who are beginning to say consonant sounds (from 9-12 months) and older children who are starting to combine sounds. The age rating is 4+.

### What are the main activities in See and Learn Combining Sounds?

The app features activities for 'Combining Consonants and Vowels' using picture prompts to practice putting two sounds together, and 'Saying Symbolic Sounds' to encourage combining sounds for meaningful symbolic sounds.

### Does See and Learn Combining Sounds track progress?

Yes, the app includes record forms that can be printed for tracking your child's progress. This helps monitor their development in combining sounds and producing speech.

### Is See and Learn Combining Sounds based on scientific research?

Yes, the app is designed and supported by experts and is consistent with current scientific understanding of the needs of children with Down syndrome and effective interventions. It is part of an evidence-based teaching program.

### What platforms does See and Learn Combining Sounds support?

See and Learn Combining Sounds is currently supported on iPads. It is not available on Android devices or other platforms.

### How often is See and Learn Combining Sounds updated?

The app was last updated on November 13, 2025, with version 1.78. Updates typically occur to improve functionality and add new content based on user feedback and research.

### Does See and Learn Combining Sounds have ads?

No, See and Learn Combining Sounds does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed to provide an uninterrupted learning experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.78 — 2025-11-13

• iPadOS 26.1 support
• Bug fixes

### 1.77 — 2025-11-03

• iPadOS 18.1 support
• Bug fixes

### 1.75 — 2025-09-25

• iPadOS 26.0 support

### 1.73 — 2024-11-19

• iPadOS 18.1 support

### 1.72 — 2024-10-30

• General improvements, minor bug fixes and iOS 18.0 support

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