Spelling list: alk and oar words

In this word list, we’ll focus on words that use alk and oar to spell the /or/ sound. These combinations can be found in a variety of words, like walk, talk, chalk, and soar. Understanding these patterns will help you improve both your spelling and pronunciation. By studying words like roar, board, and hoard, you’ll gain confidence in identifying and using these spelling patterns correctly.

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walk
It took an hour for us to walk home. *
talk
Don't talk with your mouth full.
chalk
These cliffs are made of chalk.
stalk
He trimmed the stalk on each flower.
oar
I lost an oar over the side of my boat.
boar
A boar is a male pig or a wild pig.
roar
I heard the roar of a wild animal.
soar
I saw a glider soar above the clouds.
board
The seat was just a wooden board.
coarse
His trousers were made of a coarse material.
hoard
He hid his hoard of cash under the bed.
hoarse
His voice is hoarse.