Explore this spelling list: Rulebreakers: when -ain and -ate don't spell the long /a/ sound. These words are tailored to support your spelling journey. Click on Learn, Games, Test, Print, or Write to explore all the available spelling tools.
Many -ain and -ate words do not have a long /a/ sound. Instead the vowel sound is a weak schwa. Here are a few examples.
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captain |
The captain of the plane sits on the right.
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certain |
Are you certain you paid that bill?
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curtain |
The sun glinted through the gap in the curtain.
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bargain |
My new camera was a real bargain.
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fountain |
Someone has thrown money in the fountain.
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mountain |
The only snow is at the top of the mountain.
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villain |
The story is told from the perspective of the villain.
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private |
They hid the private documents.
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chocolate |
I love chocolate mousse.
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immediate |
Please give this task your immediate attention.
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Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
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
It's bananas!
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