Spelling Word List: Words with doubled letters (copy)

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Study the Word List: Words with doubled letters (copy)

These words are examples of the doubling rule: when a word ends in a short vowel and one consonant we must double the consonant when adding a vowel suffix.

	flapping	Stop flapping that paper at me.
	getting	My spelling is getting much better.
	runner	Will is the fastest runner in the school.
	spotted	We spotted a kingfisher on the river bank.
	biggish	I would like a biggish burger but not a huge one.
	jogger	That jogger covers five miles every day.
	funny	Bob's wedding speech was very funny.
	snobbish	I don't like snobbish people.
	snappy	He has a very snappy way of talking.
	setting	I took a great picture of the setting sun.
	hidden	I have hidden my sweets from my brother.
	trodden	I think you have trodden in something smelly.
	dipped	I dipped my foot in the freezing water.

Spelling Activities & Games: Words with doubled letters (copy)

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Spelling Practice: Words with doubled letters (copy)

Strengthen your spelling abilities with structured learning activities.

Look	flapping
Say
Cover	Look again
Write
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flapping

getting

runner

spotted

biggish

jogger

funny

snobbish

snappy

setting

hidden

trodden

dipped

Spelling Games: Words with doubled letters (copy)

Practice 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 spelling game Monkey Business
It's bananas!

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Take a Spelling Test: Words with doubled letters (copy)

Measure your progress with a spelling test on these words.

Start the Listen and Spell Test

Stop ________ that paper at me.

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