Spelling rules and pronunciation
Spelling rules and pronunciation
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| Which sound is NOT like the others. (the odd one out) | ||||
| home | coat | wood | although | only |
| ticket | surprised | tiring | file | smiles |
| ring | zip | strict | equipment | climb |
| square | wear | prepare | earn | hlair |
English words do not follow exact phonetic spelling rules but here are some guides to pronouncing words from their spelling
The silent 'e' at the end of words -e
Compare these words with regular pronunciations
| Tap | Tape |
| Hat | Hate |
| Fat | Fate |
| Cap | Cape |
Can we here the sound of the 'e' at the end of these words?
How does the sound of the first vowel change when the word ends in 'e'?
Read these words and put them into the correct column.
cake stamp wall arrive party actor glasses umbrella awful rain fantastic talk talk father day central
Read these sentences and put the words into sound sets.
How many different sets can you make with these words. print the page then put the words into the correct sound set. use your dictionary to check.
- Look at the boot on my foot.
- The poor fool goes to school with a balloon
- He took a book to proofread by the cool pool
- The cook took a tool to the zoo too soon
- The woollen door fell to the floor
- soon there will be a flood so please give blood
Beware of the word "cooperate" !
boot bull horse up