Spelling list: Some harder ar words

Ready to explore some longer ar words? Each word on this list features the ar spelling pattern, often creating the familiar /ar/ sound, as in garbage, argument, and remarkable. To reinforce your learning, click on each word to find its dictionary definition or try a Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check activity. Pay attention to where the /ar/ sound appears in each word, and enjoy building confidence as you work through these advanced ar words!

argue	Why do you always argue with me?
argument	The drivers had an argument about the car crash.
garbage	What day is the garbage collected?
parcel	The parcel got lost in the post.
partner	My partner does all the cooking.
sparkle	Her crystal beads sparkle in the sunlight.
startle	Loud bangs startle my dog.
armour	The armadillo has a leathery armour shell.
harbour	The fishing boats spent the night in harbour.
article	James wrote an article for the college magazine.
barbecue	Dan cooked the chicken on the barbecue.
cardigan	My new cardigan is yellow.
carnival	The carnival floats were covered in flowers.
carpenter	He was a master carpenter.
departure	The plane's departure was delayed due to fog.
marvellous	We had a marvellous time on holiday.
particle	A particle is a tiny fragment such as a speck of dust.
participate	She didn't want to participate in the PE lesson. *
remarkable	The view from the top was remarkable.