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The short /e/ sound is often spelled with ea, as in head or bread. Although ea includes two letters, it makes the same sound as the e in words like bed. From your list, examples like meanth, spread, and breath all follow this pattern. Keep an eye out for ea words - soon you’ll recognise them easily in both reading and spelling.
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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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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 6. Short vowels e.g. e or ea? o or u?
Spelling Practice: Short /e/ spelled ea: set 1Enhance your spelling proficiency with interactive and fun exercises.
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Spelling Games: Short /e/ spelled ea: set 1Reinforce your learning through exciting word games.
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Easter Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
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Monkey Business
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