In these words the final syllable has a weak sound, a bit like /cher/. This sound is usually spelled ture. These words have 3 or 4 syllables:
|
adventure |
The walker set out on his hundredth adventure.
|
|
departure |
The plane's departure was delayed due to fog.
|
|
furniture |
A suite is a set e.g. of rooms or furniture.
|
|
miniature |
Miniature is something very, very small.
*
|
|
signature |
The document is not valid without a signature.
|
|
agriculture |
Agriculture is vital in providing food for the world.
|
|
horticulture |
|
|
literature |
Literature involves novels, plays, poetry and other forms of creative writing.
*
|
|
manufacture |
Detroit is known for the manufacture of cars.
|
|
temperature |
The temperature in the desert was over 40 degrees.
|
* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Develop better spelling habits with customized practice tools.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Boost 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!
See how well you know these words with a spelling test.
Download a printable spelling list for studying anytime.
Develop your spelling skills by writing out these words.
"Spellzone fits in beautifully with our Scope and Sequence of Phonological Awareness and Spelling. It also aligns perfectly with the four areas of spelling knowledge and uses the Brain, Ears, Eyes approach to learning spelling."
Thank you!