Spelling list: air - longer words

Let's move on to longer words that still use the air spelling for the /air/ sound. Words like repair, affair, and despair may seem more complex, but they follow the same spelling pattern and will be a part of your vocabulary in no time!

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affair
It was an affair to remember.
despair
He tried not to despair at the team's poor result.
impair
Very loud music may impair your hearing.
repair
The garage was able to repair the car's engine. *
disrepair
The house was in a state of disrepair.
debonair
He looked debonair in his suit.
mohair
Mohair comes from the Angora goat.
eclair
This chocolate eclair is full of cream,.