Spelling list: ear - longer words

This list demonstrates the pattern ear to spell the /air/ sound. Common examples of words that include this pattern are bearable, footwear, and beachwear.

Once you become familiar with these words, you’ll find them much easier to spell!

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bearable
The noise at the concert was just bearable.
unbearable
That child's behaviour is unbearable.
forswear
To forswear is to promise to give something up.
footwear
You need strong footwear to walk over rocks.
underwear
The underwear department is on the second floor.
beachwear
I need some new beachwear for summer.
knitwear
This year's knitwear comes in bright colours.