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This word list highlights the common pattern where the /or/ sound is spelled with the letters ar following the letter w. You’ll find this pattern in a range of words, from military terms like war and warfare to more everyday vocabulary such as wardrobe and warm. Whether referring to a hospital ward or a spelling award, studying this pattern will help you with both pronunciation and spelling. By learning these words, you’ll not only improve your spelling skills but also gain a better understanding of how this common sound is represented in different contexts. Let’s take a closer look at some examples.
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war |
The admiral led his fleet to war.
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warship |
The warship fired on the enemy submarine.
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warplane |
A warplane has been shot down.
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warfare |
Modern warfare uses computers.
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ward |
This hospital ward is for mothers with new babies.
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warder |
The prison warder has keys clipped to his belt.
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warden |
The warden gave me a ticket.
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wardrobe |
Her wardrobe is full of new clothes.
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warm |
The flames of the fire kept us warm.
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warp |
The wood was beginning to warp.
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wart |
A wart is a growth on the skin.
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dwarf |
A black dwarf is a cold star.
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award |
The gold medal is the highest award.
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reward |
There's a big reward for his capture.
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swarm |
We were surrounded by a swarm of bees.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 14. Spelling choices for /or/ sound: or, ore, au, aw + war
Spelling Practice: war wordsEnhance your spelling proficiency with interactive and fun exercises.
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Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling Games: war wordsBoost your spelling skills with interactive challenges.
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!
Take a Spelling Test: war wordsAssess your spelling skills with an interactive test.
Printable Activities: war wordsUse printable worksheets to reinforce spelling skills.
Handwriting Practice: war wordsImprove your spelling by writing these words.
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