One way of spelling a long /ā/ sound is with the letters ai. Once you’ve had a go at our beginner’s list of ai words, you can practise spelling the long a sound in these longer ai words
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again |
I've told you once and I'll tell you again.
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afraid |
My son is afraid of the dark.
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entail |
What will the job entail?
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explain |
Please explain why you are late.
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complain |
I'm going to complain about the awful smell.
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contain |
A good diet should contain many different foods.
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detail |
The wedding was planned down to the last detail.
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obtain |
You can obtain her books from her website.
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maintain |
A car will last longer if you maintain it well.
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remain |
I will remain here until you call.
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Spelling Practice: ai words - set 2 (copy)Refine your spelling with guided exercises tailored to this word list.
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: ai words - set 2 (copy)Play interactive games to practice these words in a fun way.
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
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!
Take a Spelling Test: ai words - set 2 (copy)See how well you know these words with a spelling test.
Printable Activities: ai words - set 2 (copy)Print this word list for easy offline practice.
Handwriting Practice: ai words - set 2 (copy)Strengthen spelling retention through writing practice.
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