Explore this spelling list: Homophones for the /er/ sound - ur, ir, ear, or er. These words are tailored to support your spelling journey. Try out the spelling games at the bottom of the page.
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herd |
There's a herd of buffalo by the lake.
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heard |
Have you heard the news?
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birth |
Meg has given birth to twins.
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berth |
A berth is a bed on a ship.
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earn |
I would like to earn more money.
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urn |
We brew the coffee in an urn.
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dessert |
I'd like ice-cream for dessert.
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desert |
It rarely rains in the desert.
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fir |
A fir tree is evergreen.
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fur |
The bear has thick fur.
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colonel |
Salute the colonel.
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kernel |
Crack the shell to get to the kernel.
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kerb |
Stop at the kerb and look for traffic.
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curb |
It is important to curb the spread of the illness.
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Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Spooky spelling
A spelling game for Halloween!
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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