One of the four ways of spelling the /er/ sound is using the letters ir. This list looks at a few of these ir words why not practise spelling the now? As you go through the list, say each word aloud and listen to the vowel sound.
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sir |
He said 'Yes, Sir' as he saluted.
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stir |
Stir the cake mix well.
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bird |
The bird has a ruff of feathers round its neck.
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third |
Third place wins a bronze medal.
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girl |
Sue is a very slim girl.
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swirl |
I felt the water swirl around my legs.
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dirt |
Mary got some dirt on her new dress.
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shirt |
I need to sew a button on my shirt.
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thirst |
Water is best for quenching your thirst.
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first |
Sing the first verse.
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skirt |
I tore my skirt on a nail.
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birthday |
It’s Zak’s birthday next week.
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circle |
I have a wide circle of friends.
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thirty |
She is thirty years old on her birthday.
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thirteen |
Fourteen is the number after thirteen.
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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.
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Monkey Business
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Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
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