Spelling list: Other ways of spelling the ar sound

The letters al can sometimes spell the ar sound. In some places the letter a has the ar sound, for example in the south of England.

calm
Don’t panic, stay calm.
palm
The palm tree swayed in the wind.
calf
One of our cows has just had a calf.
half
Noah ate half the cake. *
father
My father is called Andrew.
rather
It's rather rude to swear.
bath
She had a long soak in the bath. *
path
The path was rough and rocky.
craft
Thatching is an ancient craft.
ask
I want to ask Nina to my party.
basket
The basket was full of edible treats. *
plant
My cactus is my favourite plant.
class
We are studying angles in our geometry class.
glass
Be careful not to break that glass.
chance
I have very little chance of winning.
dance
My favourite dance is the waltz.
advance
They planned their trip well in advance.
blast
There was a large blast in the quarry.
last
Did you receive my last letter?
castle
The old castle has a moat.