Spelling list: er and ear words

These words use the letters er or ear to spell the sound /er/. This list includes words where the letters er or ear spell the /er/ sound. You’ll find examples like fern, serve, learn, and yearn that showcase the different ways this sound appears in English words. As you go through each term, take note of how er and ear create the same sound in different contexts. Try playing a spelling game to reinforce your knowledge and boost your confidence. Practising with these words will sharpen your spelling and help you recognise patterns in similar words!

fern	A fern is a type of plant.
herb	Parsley is my favourite herb.
serve	The waiter came to serve our drinks. *
nerve	It takes a lot of nerve to swim with sharks.
swerve	I saw the car swerve to miss the bike.
term	I am hoping to improve my spelling this term.
verse	We wrote one verse of the poem each.
earn	How much do you earn per hour?
learn	Learn to spell better with Spellzone.
yearn	I yearn for a holiday.
earl	An earl is British nobleman.
pearl	Her ring was a large pearl set in silver.
early	Tom came home early today. *
search	The police had a warrant to search the house.