The /s l/ sound at the end of a word is usually spelled stle. The letter t is silent.
|
|
castle |
The castle was under siege.
|
|
|
nestle |
The puppy can nestle down in its new bed.
|
|
|
bristle |
The broom had one broken bristle.
|
|
|
thistle |
Thistle plants were growing among the corn.
|
|
|
gristle |
The joint of meat had lots of gristle.
|
|
|
whistle |
The referee blew his whistle at the end of the game.
|
|
|
jostle |
To jostle is to push past people using your elbows.
|
|
|
bustle |
I could barely move for the bustle of the street.
|
|
|
wrestle |
The policeman will wrestle the burglar to the ground.
*
|
* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: Words ending in stle (copy)Improve your spelling skills with interactive exercises and activities.
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: Words ending in stle (copy)Make learning enjoyable with engaging spelling games.
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: Words ending in stle (copy)Challenge yourself with a spelling test for these words.
Printable Activities: Words ending in stle (copy)Take your spelling practice offline with printable activities.
Handwriting Practice: Words ending in stle (copy)Enhance both spelling and handwriting with this activity.
"Spellzone really is an incredibly simple, engaging and cost effective resource - it makes a big difference to literacy levels."
Millthorpe School, York
Connect with us at: 
