In these words the short /e/ sound is spelled with the letters ea.
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head |
When it is cold I always wear a hat on my head.
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dead |
The dead are buried in a cemetery.
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dread |
I dread my next exam.
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tread |
Don't tread on my clean floor.
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spread |
Spread the bread with peanut butter.
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thread |
Thread can be made of cotton or nylon.
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deaf |
The baby was born blind and deaf.
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death |
His death caused terrible grief.
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breath |
Take a breath of fresh air.
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health |
Fruit juice is good for your health.
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stealth |
The enemy used stealth tactics to approach their target.
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meant |
I meant to call you but I forgot.
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sweat |
Jogging fast can make you sweat.
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threat |
The defeated army no longer poses a threat.
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wealthy |
The wealthy businessman had become a tycoon.
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