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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