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These letter patterns can be used to spell clear vowel sounds: |
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| eras in person | ar as in shark | or as in fork |
They can also be used to spell the schwa sound at the end of a word:
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| er as in computer | or as in monitor | ar as in calendar |
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If you are unsure about the schwa sound, look back at Unit 24. |
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There is no certain way of telling which ending to use for the schwa sound, but there are some helpful hints: |
1. (A rule)
If the word is a comparative (an adjective meaning 'more'), always
use -er :
| big - bigger | fast - faster | sweet - sweeter | noisy - noisier |
2. (A guide, not a rule)
The -or ending often follows ct, it, at, rr,
or ess :
| actor | visitor | dictator | terror | successor |
3. (A guide, not a rule)
The -ar ending often follows l :
| collar | regular | particular | similar |
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Go to the next page: Lists of some common words ending with er ar and or. Some learning tips on how to remember which spelling to use. |
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