Some vowels are difficult to hear because they are spoken quickly or quietly. Identify and sound out the syllables, eg busIness. er patterns such as intEResting´ are common.
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desperate |
I'm desperate for a long cold drink.
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generally |
It is generally accepted that regular exercise is good for you.
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interesting |
You will see a range of interesting artefacts in a museum.
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mystery |
We watched a murder mystery on TV.
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boundary |
Don't play outside of the school's boundary.
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familiar |
There were familiar faces in the audience.
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February |
February is the second month of the year.
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parliament |
She's standing for election to Parliament.
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separate |
Can you separate those fighting dogs?
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signature |
The document is not valid without a signature.
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valuable |
You have been a valuable asset to the company.
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definitely |
That cat is definitely sick.
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similar |
Our house is a similar design to yours.
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medicine |
Take this medicine to make you better.
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memorable |
A slogan is the 'saying' that goes with an advertisement to make it memorable.
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vegetable |
Get a cauliflower in the vegetable shop.
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acquaintance |
He was an acquaintance of mine in high school.
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alcohol |
He chose to abstain from alcohol.
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argument |
He was the aggressor in the argument.
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assessment |
The assessment of your work will be continuous.
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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: Unstressed vowels
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: Unstressed vowels
Handwriting worksheets: Unstressed vowels
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