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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.
Click on the speaker icon to hear these er words pronounced!
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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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