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Some words in English use the letters ir or ear to spell the /er/ sound. This sound is common in longer words like affirm, confirm, and earnest. The ir and ear combinations create a similar sound to er in her.
Here are two examples:
affirm – I affirm my faith in my religion.
earnest – Their conversation sounded very earnest.
These words might feel challenging, but recognising the er pattern will make them easier to spell.
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affirm |
I affirm my faith in my religion.
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confirm |
I'd like to confirm my booking.
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infirm |
The old and infirm need much help.
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circular |
We were diverted on a long circular route.
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circulation |
This newspaper has a large circulation.
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circuit |
He completed the training circuit first.
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earnest |
They conversation sounded very earnest.
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research |
Medical research will help cure more illnesses.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 11. Spelling choices for /er/ sound: er, ir, ur, ear + wor
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