The /k l/ sound at the end of a word can spelled kle, especially if the word has only two syllables.
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ankle |
I have a pain in my right ankle.
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crackle |
The fire started to crackle in the stove.
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shackle |
The prisoner was shackled to the wall.
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tackle |
The referee gave a free kick for a bad tackle.
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sparkle |
Her crystal beads sparkle in the sunlight.
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freckle |
Her freckles look very attractive.
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heckle |
The students decided to heckle the speaker.
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speckle |
The thrush is a bird with speckled plumage.
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fickle |
A fickle person changes their mind often.
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pickle |
I would like a cheese and pickle sandwich.
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tickle |
The feather will tickle my nose.
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prickle |
There was a prickle on the bush.
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crinkle |
The corners of his eyes crinkle when he smiles.
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sprinkle |
I like to sprinkle some chocolate on my coffee.
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twinkle |
Twinkle, twinkle little star.
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wrinkle |
Grandma says she has a new wrinkle every day.
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buckle |
Most belts tie with a buckle.
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suckle |
Baby mammals suckle as soon as they are born.
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chuckle |
He gave a chuckle at the joke.
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knuckle |
I grazed my knuckle on the wall.
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