
In these words the final syllable has a weak sound, a bit like /in/. This sound is often spelled ain.
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bargain |
My new camera was a real bargain.
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captain |
The captain remained on his wrecked ship.
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certain |
Jacob was certain he knew his spellings.
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chaplain |
If you're worried, why not speak to the chaplain?
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chieftain |
He was the chieftain of the tribe.
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curtain |
There are cobwebs all over the curtain.
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fountain |
There is a fountain in the middle of the park.
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mountain |
You can see for miles from the mountain ridge.
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plantain |
Would you like some plantain and ice cream?
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porcelain |
He served the tea in porcelain cups.
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villain |
The film's hero killed the villain.
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Britain |
The wren is one of the smallest birds in Britain.
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Learn more about these words in Unit 31. Word endings:-ture, -tain, ine
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