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.
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Spelling Games: ai words - set 1 (copy)Challenge yourself with spelling games and improve accuracy.
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