Spelling list: e words

The long /e/ sound can sometimes be represented by the single letter e. This spelling pattern appears in various words, such as eclipse and electric. Learning this pattern will help you pronounce these words correctly and improve your overall spelling skills.

As you go through this list, pay attention to how each word is used in a sentence. Familiarising yourself with these words will enhance your vocabulary and confidence in everyday conversations!

eclipse
The solar eclipse made the sky darken.
ecology
Ecology includes the study of how animals relate to their environment.
economy
The new car claims to have good fuel economy.
elastic
My trousers have an elastic waist band.
electric
An electric plug goes in a socket.
elope
The man and women decided to elope.
emergency
The ambulance responded to emergency quickly.
emotion
The film contained scenes of strong emotion.
equal
The teacher asked her students to draw a triangle with three equal sides.
equator
Latitude is measured in degrees from north or south of the equator. *
erupt
When will the volcano next erupt?
even
I wear socks to bed even when it is summer. *
evil
The wolf had an evil grin. *