Spelling list: ea words - set 1

The ea spelling pattern is one of several ways to represent the long /e/ sound in English. This pattern is usually found be found in the middle or at the end of a words, such as in meat, bean, and tea. It is also occasionally found at the start of words like in ear or east.

Watch out! The ea spelling pattern is also used to represent the short /e/ sound like bread or bear. This list will help you learn examples of when ea spelling pattern is used for the long /e/ sound.

reach	The higher shelf is out of my reach.
teach	They'll teach us to abseil at the rock-climbing club. *
deal	His manner conveyed a great deal of arrogance.
heal	My arm took a long time to heal. *
cream	I often have ice cream for dessert. *
dream	What did you dream about last night?
stream	We had to wade across the stream.
fear	Many people have a fear of snakes.
spear	The soldier was armed with a dagger and a spear. *
cheat	If you cheat in a test you will be disqualified.
wheat	Bread is made from wheat.
feast	We shared a splendid feast.
least	I walked at least ten kilometres today.
please	Please may I have a piece of cake?
grease	Grease the baking tin with butter.
breathe	He needs a ventilator to help him breathe.
leave	Switch off the lights when you leave the room. *
squeal	The show made the children squeal with delight.
squeak	The mouse began to squeak.