One of the four ways of spelling the /er/ sound is using the letters ir. This list looks at a few of these ir words why not practise spelling the now? As you go through the list, say each word aloud and listen to the vowel sound.
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fir |
A fir tree is evergreen.
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sir |
He wasn't sure whether or not to call his teacher sir or master.
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stir |
We need to stir the soup.
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bird |
The bird sat in a tree.
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third |
My brother is in third grade.
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girl |
The girl came home on the train.
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swirl |
As the tide came in, she felt the water swirl around her legs.
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dirt |
Mary got some dirt on her new dress.
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shirt |
I need to sew a button on my shirt.
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thirst |
Water is best for quenching your thirst.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling games using the word list: ir words (copy)
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Easter Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
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Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: ir words (copy)
Handwriting worksheets: ir words (copy)
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