Explore this spelling list: ss words. Make the most of these interactive activities and resources to help you learn. From exciting spelling games to printable worksheets, explore our resources using the buttons above this list.
At the end of a word, sometimes you need to double a consonant after a short vowel sound. This happens in spellings when the short vowel sound is followed by one of these letters: f, s, and l.
In the words in this list, the s has been doubled after the short vowel sound.
For example:
The word press includes a short /e/ sound and ends with an s sound. This means it needs to be spelt with a double s.
Miss contain a short /i/ sound before an s sound. This word also needs to be spelt with a double s.
The word fuss includes a short /i/ sound followed by an s sound. Again, this means the s needs to be doubled.
|
|
pass |
I hope I can pass my driving test.
|
|
|
mass |
There is a mass of weeds in my garden.
|
|
|
press |
Press on a cut to stop it bleeding.
|
|
|
stress |
Students can feel stress at exam time.
|
|
|
fuss |
He made a fuss because he didn't like the food.
|
|
|
hiss |
Did you hear the snake hiss?
|
|
|
miss |
I miss my friend.
|
|
|
boss |
The boss said I'd done a great job.
|
|
|
cross |
You must pay a toll to cross this bridge.
|
|
|
lass |
She was a lovely lass.
|
|
|
kiss |
He gave her a good luck kiss.
|
|
|
dress |
The bride wore a long white dress.
|
|
|
class |
We are studying angles in our geometry class.
|
Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 2. Spelling the consonant sounds, Part 1
Spelling Practice: ss wordsTest and improve your spelling through focused repetition and drills.
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: ss wordsPractice these words while playing fun and educational games.
Summer spelling
Hot 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!
Take a Spelling Test: ss wordsMeasure your progress with a spelling test on these words.
Printable Activities: ss wordsPractice offline by printing worksheets for these words.
Handwriting Practice: ss wordsEnhance both spelling and handwriting with this activity.
This word list was created by Spellzone. View more Spellzone course lists or curriculum word lists.
One of the students has put in a huge amount of effort in completing Spellzone at least 3 times a week since his arrival with us in January. Looking at his scores after the latest GL testing, his standardised score has risen from 99 to 131. This is a truly phenomenal result. I just wanted to share the best result I have ever seen.
Terrie Penrose-Toms, Casterton College
Connect with us at: 
