Explore this spelling list: Short /e/ spelled ea: set 2. Learn the words in the spelling list then try out the spelling games at the bottom of the page. Choose between our online games and printable spelling lists using the buttons above.
The short /e/ sound can be spelled with the letters ea, as seen in the words ready and steady. Even though there are two letters, they combine to make one an e sound like in the word red. In this list, words like feather, weather, and measure follow this rule. Spotting this pattern will help you with both reading and spelling.
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breakfast |
Call room service to order breakfast.
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ready |
I rethought the idea and changed my mind.
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already |
The door is already open.
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steady |
The seat is not very steady.
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instead |
Let's walk instead of driving.
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sweater |
Her new sweater was made from wool.
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feather |
As light as a feather.
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leather |
She has some new leather gloves.
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heather |
Heather is a moorland plant.
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weather |
Let's hope for some good weather.
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heaven |
Many people believe there is life after death in heaven.
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jealous |
She has a very jealous boyfriend.
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meadow |
Dawn broke over the beautiful meadow.
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pleasant |
The temperature was not too hot, just pleasant.
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pleasure |
It gives me great pleasure to be here today.
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measure |
Degree is the unit used to measure angle.
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treasure |
All the family took part in the treasure hunt.
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weapon |
A weapon can be used for fighting or defence.
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pheasant |
The pheasant has a long tail.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 6. Short vowels e.g. e or ea? o or u?
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