Spelling Word List: Short ea sound

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Study the Word List: Short ea sound

In these words the short /e/ sound is spelled with the letters ea.

	head	When it is cold I always wear a hat on my head. *
	dead	That flower is dead. *
	spread	Spread the bread with peanut butter.
	thread	It can be hard to thread a small needle.
	deaf	Some dogs train to help deaf people. *
	death	Her sudden death was a great tragedy.
	health	Fruit juice is good for your health.
	sweat	Jogging fast can make you sweat.
	wealthy	Wealthy is another word for rich. *

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

Spelling Activities & Games: Short ea sound

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Spelling Practice: Short ea sound

Enhance your spelling proficiency with interactive and fun exercises.

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Cover	Look again
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head

dead

spread

thread

deaf

death

health

sweat

wealthy

Spelling Games: Short ea sound

Make learning enjoyable with engaging spelling games.

Springtime Spelling
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Take a Spelling Test: Short ea sound

Assess your spelling skills with an interactive test.

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Printable Activities: Short ea sound

Use printable worksheets to reinforce spelling skills.

Printable word list - a useful printable resource of the word list.
Flash cards - a word on each card which enables a variety of games and activities.
Word Search, small printable version.

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