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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first |
I was gripped by the very first sentence of this book.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: ir words P4Improve your spelling skills with interactive exercises and activities.
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Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
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Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling Games: ir words P4Make learning enjoyable with engaging spelling games.
Spelling Snowball
Winter 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: ir words P4Challenge yourself with a spelling test for these words.
Printable Activities: ir words P4Download a printable spelling list for studying anytime.
Handwriting Practice: ir words P4Strengthen spelling retention through writing practice.
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