Explore this spelling list: Words starting with ci. These words are tailored to support your spelling journey. Click on the learning tabs to discover different ways to study.
Before the letter i the sound /s/ can be spelled with the letter c.
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cider |
Cider is made from apples.
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cigar |
A cigar is made from tobacco leaves.
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cinema |
What films are showing at the cinema?
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cinnamon |
Cinnamon is often used when cooking curry.
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cipher
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The intelligence team decoded the cipher easily.
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circle |
I have a wide circle of friends.
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circular |
The circular road was difficult to navigate.
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circulate |
It took a while for the news to circulate.
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circus |
I object to animals performing in a circus.
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citrus |
Limes and lemons are citrus fruits.
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civil |
They feared civil war would break out.
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civilian |
A civilian is someone who is not part of the armed forces.
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civilize
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I need to civilize my messy roommates.
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civilization |
Ancient Egypt was an early civilization.
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citizen |
He was a citizen of the United States.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 20. Soft c: ce, ci, cy
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