Spelling list: -ain saying /in/

In these words the final syllable has a weak sound, a bit like /in/. This sound is often spelled ain.

bargain	My new camera was a real bargain.
captain	The captain remained on his wrecked ship.
certain	Jacob was certain he knew his spellings. *
chaplain	If you're worried, why not speak to the chaplain?
chieftain	He was the chieftain of the tribe.
curtain	There are cobwebs all over the curtain.
fountain	There is a fountain in the middle of the park. *
mountain	You can see for miles from the mountain ridge.
plantain	Would you like some plantain and ice cream?
porcelain	He served the tea in porcelain cups.
villain	The film's hero killed the villain.
Britain	The wren is one of the smallest birds in Britain.