Spellzone list 
There are four ways of spelling the /or/ sound: or, ore, au, and aw.
These examples use the letters au to spell the /or/ sound. Notice that the au spelling is never used if the /or/ sound falls at the end of a word.
|
|
I had pasta and tomato sauce for supper.
|
|
|
An old cart horse was used to haul the load.
|
|
|
The tiger will maul you.
|
|
|
Paul rode his bike every day.
|
|
|
The artist liked to daub paint on his canvas.
|
|
|
The tent ropes must be taut.
|
|
|
Bill was charged with fraud.
|
|
|
A tornado can cause huge devastation.
|
|
|
Hit the pause button to stop the video clip.
|
|
|
She helpfully fixed the fault on my computer.
|
|
|
The bank stores its gold in a deep vault.
|
|
|
The thought of exams began to daunt me.
|
|
|
She ate so little, she began to look gaunt.
|
|
|
A ghost wanted to haunt the house.
|
|
|
Let's go on a jaunt to the beach.
|
|
|
A space probe was launched yesterday.
|
|
|
He had a paunch from eating too much.
|
|
|
He was a staunch believer in god.
|
|
|
It was extremely hot last August.
|
This word list was created by Spellzone. View more Spellzone course lists or curriculum word lists.
Learn about these words in Unit 14. Spelling choices for /or/ sound: or, ore, au, aw + war
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
Spelling games using the word list: au words
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities using: au words
Handwriting worksheets using: au words
"Spellzone really is an incredibly simple, engaging and cost effective resource - it makes a big difference to literacy levels."
Millthorpe School, York
Connect with us at: 
