Double consonants in the middle of a word mark the boundary of two syllables (sum-mer). A double consonant follows the short vowel (fitter).
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fitter |
My New Year's resolution is to get fitter.
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hopping |
The frog was hopping across the pond.
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stopping |
The rubber band around his wrist was stopping his circulation.
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swimming |
In my leisure time I enjoy swimming.
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accommodation |
That accommodation was the best.
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address |
Address the judge as 'Your Honour'.
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beginning |
My hair is beginning to go grey.
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brilliant |
I have a brilliant driving instructor.
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difficult |
The circular road was difficult to navigate.
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embarrass |
Don't embarrass me in front of my friends.
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exaggerate |
You exaggerate all the time!
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luggage |
Her luggage was very heavy.
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mammal |
The blue whale is the larges mammal.
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permitted |
Only members are permitted to use the swimming pool.
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recommend |
I recommend this course to home schoolers.
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success |
She was a great success as a rock singer.
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atmosphere |
The earth's atmosphere is one-fifth oxygen.
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audible |
She spoke so softly that she was barely audible.
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beneath |
The tourists stood beneath the arch.
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