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Many English words use the letters wh to represent the /w/ sound. Examples include whale, wheat, and whirl. These words show how wh creates a clear /w/ pronunciation at the start of a word. To help you understand how each word is used, pay attention to the example sentences.
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whale |
The blue whale is the largest mammal.
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wharf |
The ship will unload at the wharf.
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wheat |
Bread is made from wheat.
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wheel |
The bicycle needed a replacement wheel.
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while |
I will read my book while I am on the train.
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whine |
Why does that dog whine all the time?
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whip |
Indiana Jones carries a whip to fight off enemies.
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whirl |
The dancers whirl across the stage.
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whisk |
I used an electric whisk to make the cake.
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whisper |
He spoke in a whisper.
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whistle |
The referee blew his whistle at the end of the game.
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white |
We've painted the ceiling white.
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whiskers |
That cat has milk on its whiskers.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 4. Spelling the consonant digraphs, Part 1
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Bouncing Baubles
Christmas spelling!
Spelling Snowball
Winter spelling fun!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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