# Sound It Out — Word Blending Reading Skills

> Phonics game for children to learn word blending and spelling skills. (iPhone/iPad app by I Teach Tiny Humans, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-it-out/id558334203 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [I Teach Tiny Humans, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175634279)
- Category: Education, Games, Family, Puzzle
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-it-out/id558334203/reviews.md

## What is Sound It Out?

Sound It Out is a game that will help your child discover phonics. It was developed by a kindergarten teacher to promote beginning phonics. It has beginning, middle and ending sounds. It has a trace option as well as a spell option. There are two levels of play. One level for beginning spellers and the second level is for those that need an extra challenge. 

Sound It Out uses CVC words (consonant, vowel, consonant) to promote letter sounds and spelling. It helps children use letters and their  sounds to create words. Colorful pictures are provided to show the child which word they are sounding out, spelling or identifying.

You can add an unlimited number of students and every student answer is tracked and can be reviewed in results. Perfect for understanding progress and customizing learning plans for your child or student.

Download your copy today and let the fun begin!

## Key features

- Phonics and word blending
- Beginning, middle, and ending sounds
- Trace and spell options
- Two difficulty levels
- Progress tracking for multiple students
- CVC word focus

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-it-out/id558334203/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great for early readers

*2015-12-06*

I'm a first grade teacher with a daughter in kindergarten. I was looking for an app that would help her grow her phonics skills. By the time your kiddo gets to first grade they should be able to sound out CVC words. This app is great for 4 and 5 year olds and those 6 & 7 year olds who are struggling with reading. I like how there are different levels for your child's skill set to grow. For example one skill set shows the kids how to spell the words so they just drag the sounds to make the word. Another skill set is the word is read and the child has to sound it out. I also like how it's a child's voice that does the letter sound when the tile is touched. The graphics are great too and the drawings are too cute for words. 

What I'm confused by is when your child spells the word wrong and they have to redo it the game doesn't recognize the correction and won't grab the tiles. So your child can't get the satisfaction of fixing the mistake. Also the short-o and short-u sound don't sound correct to me. It should be more pronounced for young ears to hear it and mimic it. I'd also like to see the word sounded and blended together once the child is done spelling it. 

Overall as a teacher and a mom I approve of the app. It would get the fifth star if those things mentioned would be fixed. I'm pleased with my purchase and happy to support a fellow teacher's app. :)

**Developer response:** Thanks for your comment. We fixed the vowel sounds so that they are easier to hear and understand. It also now blends the word after they have spelled the word correctly. I'm so glad a fellow teacher is using the app. :)

### 5/5 — Thanks for new features

*2012-12-10*

Thanks for adding sounds.  Great game for all my kids now.

### 1/5 — Weird!

*2012-10-22*

This app does not actually sound out the letters??  Is there a way for me to access that option or is that not what this app does?

**Developer response:** Sorry for the very late response to this. We have completely overhauled the sound, both the voice talent as well as the in-game cues.

### 2/5 — needs more work

*2012-10-10*

unfortunately this app has no spoken word to accompany instructions, cvc words and their accompanying pictures nor each letter/consonant as it's touched. if it did, this app would allow a child a more independent experience and hear audible reinforcement for self correction. i know it's called, 'sound it out' but for kids who are still developing their reading and spoken language skills, this addition would enhance the app. perhaps creating an options menu to turn these features on would be desirable.

### 5/5 — K Teacher

*2012-10-01*

I really like this app!  It's great to use in my small groups. They think we're just playing a game :).  I especially like that you can adjust it to manually change the words to give the kiddos a chance to practice sounding it out on their own. The art work is darling!

## Frequently asked questions about Sound It Out

### What is Sound It Out?

Sound It Out is an educational game designed to help children learn beginning phonics and word blending skills. It was developed by a kindergarten teacher to promote letter sounds and spelling.

### What age is Sound It Out for?

Sound It Out is suitable for children aged 4 and up, as indicated by its age rating. It focuses on foundational reading skills appropriate for early learners.

### How much does Sound It Out cost?

Sound It Out is a paid app, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features without additional in-app purchases or ads.

### Does Sound It Out have ads?

No, Sound It Out does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience, allowing children to focus on learning without interruptions.

### What learning methods does Sound It Out use?

Sound It Out utilizes CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words to teach letter sounds and spelling. It incorporates tracing and spelling options to reinforce learning.

### Can I track my child's progress with Sound It Out?

Yes, Sound It Out allows you to add an unlimited number of students and track every answer in the results section. This feature helps in understanding progress and customizing learning plans.

### What devices does Sound It Out support?

Sound It Out is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be compatible with Apple's mobile operating systems.

### How often is Sound It Out updated?

The latest version of Sound It Out is 3.6.1, last updated on March 29, 2020. While it hasn't been updated recently, it remains a functional tool for phonics education.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6.1 — 2020-03-29

Enhancements and improvements which include the following:
> Improved navigation on the student management screens
> Remove ability to repeatedly click the "next word" button within the game
> Optimized support for iOS 13
> Updated database framework to latest version

### 3.6 — 2019-10-21

Added two new games:
1. Find all flashcards that match a word.
2. Find the flashcard that matches the picture.

### 3.5 — 2019-09-16

Two new enhancements:
> Prevent successfully placed letter tiles from being moved to open slot when tapped. 
> Animate each word letter tile when word completed.

### 3.4 — 2019-03-11

Added ability to email results

### 3.3 — 2019-03-05

Support for more iOS versions

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