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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