In these words of Ancient Greek origin, the letters c and h are used to spell the /k/ sound.
As you learn them, try saying them aloud with a /ch/ sound instead of a /k/ sound to help you remember their spellings.
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ache |
Unripe fruit can give you stomach ache.
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anchor |
The ship dropped anchor in the bay.
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chaos |
The car crash caused chaos on the busy road.
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chemist |
The local chemist will have the right medicine for you.
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chorus |
I've been chosen to sing in the chorus.
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echo |
My voice created an echo in the cave.
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monarch |
Before Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch was King George VI.
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orchid |
An orchid has unusually shaped flowers.
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scheme |
They were part of a car pooling scheme.
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stomach |
Unripe fruit can give you stomach ache.
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architect |
The new store will be designed by a top architect.
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character |
I like a person with a friendly character.
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chemistry |
The student passed all his chemistry exams.
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cholera |
Cholera is a terrible disease.
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orchestra |
The orchestra played softly in the background.
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mechanic |
A good mechanic can fix any make of car.
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technical |
A technical fault set off the fire alarm.
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technology |
Computer technology is changing the world.
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school |
School starts at the same time each day.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: Using ch to spell the /k/ sound (copy) (copy)Boost your spelling accuracy through engaging and effective practice.
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Spelling Games: Using ch to spell the /k/ sound (copy) (copy)Practice these words while playing fun and educational games.
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
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: Using ch to spell the /k/ sound (copy) (copy)Check your spelling accuracy with this test.
Printable Activities: Using ch to spell the /k/ sound (copy) (copy)Print this word list for easy offline practice.
Handwriting Practice: Using ch to spell the /k/ sound (copy) (copy)Practice handwriting and spelling with interactive exercises.
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