One way of spelling a long /ā/ sound is with the letters ai. Why not practise spelling the long a sound by working through this list of ai words?
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aim |
Tom's aim is to score 10 goals this season.
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paid |
I paid for the room by credit card.
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Do not read my private mail.
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sail |
Don't sail a small boat in heavy seas.
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tail |
Dad tripped over the dog's tail.
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snail |
The snail left a trail on the path.
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claim |
Call this number to claim your prize.
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main |
We don't want to live near the main road.
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pain |
I have a slight pain in my neck.
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chain |
There was a broken link in the chain.
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plain |
Our dad prefers plain food to spicy.
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stain |
His blood made a dark red stain on the carpet.
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strain |
I have been under a lot of strain.
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wait |
Please wait while I make a call.
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gait |
That horse has a very odd gait.
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paint |
I love to draw and paint.
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faint |
His voice was very faint.
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waist |
My skirt is tight around my waist.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling games using the word list: ai words - set 1 (copy)
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!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: ai words - set 1 (copy)
Handwriting worksheets: ai words - set 1 (copy)
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