
The ea spelling pattern is one of several ways to represent the long /e/ sound in English. This pattern is usually found be found in the middle or at the end of a words, such as in meat, bean, and tea. It is also occasionally found at the start of words like in ear or east.
Watch out! The ea spelling pattern is also used to represent the short /e/ sound like bread or bear. This list will help you learn examples of when ea spelling pattern is used for the long /e/ sound.
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reach |
The higher shelf is out of my reach.
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teach |
They'll teach us to abseil at the rock-climbing club.
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deal |
His manner conveyed a great deal of arrogance.
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heal |
My arm took a long time to heal.
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cream |
I often have ice cream for dessert.
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dream |
What did you dream about last night?
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stream |
We had to wade across the stream.
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fear |
Many people have a fear of snakes.
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spear |
The soldier was armed with a dagger and a spear.
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cheat |
If you cheat in a test you will be disqualified.
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wheat |
Bread is made from wheat.
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feast |
We shared a splendid feast.
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least |
I walked at least ten kilometres today.
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please |
Please may I have a piece of cake?
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grease |
Grease the baking tin with butter.
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breathe |
He needs a ventilator to help him breathe.
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leave |
Switch off the lights when you leave the room.
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squeal |
The show made the children squeal with delight.
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squeak |
The mouse began to squeak.
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Learn more about these words in Unit 7. Long vowels e.g ee, ea or y? oa, o-e, or ow? u-e, ue, or ew?
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