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Study the word list: ea words

In words like reach, dream, and wheat, the long /e/ sound is spelt using the letters ea.

Notice how the long vowel sound in each example in this list falls in the middle of the word. Exceptions to this rule include: plea, flea, and sea.

Word list: ea words

 reach The higher shelf is out of my reach.
deal His manner conveyed a great deal of arrogance.
dream What did you dream about last night?
fear Many people have a fear of snakes.
wheat Bread is made from wheat.
feast We shared a splendid feast.
breathe He needs a ventilator to help him breathe.
leave Switch off the lights when you leave the room.
squeak The mouse began to squeak.
appear You appear to be upset.
beaver We saw a beaver by the stream today.
beneath The tourists stood beneath the arch.
creature A crocodile is a very dangerous creature.
decrease There was a decrease in population.
repeat Using a stencil allows a painter to repeat a pattern.

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