Explore this spelling list: Longer words with ss. This word list provides interactive resources to boost your spelling skills. Select Learn, Games, Test, Print, or Write to get started.
This word list focuses on longer words that feature a double s. The general rule is straightforward: when a short vowel sound is followed by s, the letter s is doubled.
Key examples include:
address: In this case, the double s follows the short vowel /e/.
asset: Here again, you can see the doubling in action. The letters ss follow a short /a/ sound
fossil: This word includes a short /o/ followed by the ss spelling pattern.
As you complete the activities, reflect on how this doubling enhances the pronunciation and flow of each word. Practising these examples will not only bolster your spelling skills but also enrich your understanding of language nuances.
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across |
We had to wade across the stream.
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address |
What is your new home address?
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assess |
A test will assess how well you are doing.
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asset |
The new player is a great asset to the team.
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distress |
The ship sent out a distress signal.
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fossil |
Courtney found a fossil on the beach.
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impress |
He dressed smartly to impress his clients.
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compress |
You need to compress your notes into fewer pages.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 2. Spelling the consonant sounds, Part 1
Spelling Practice: Longer words with ssRefine your spelling with guided exercises tailored to this word list.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
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Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling Games: Longer words with ssBoost your spelling skills with interactive challenges.
Bouncing Baubles
Christmas spelling!
Spelling Snowball
Winter spelling fun!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: Longer words with ssAssess your spelling skills with an interactive test.
Printable Activities: Longer words with ssTake your spelling practice offline with printable activities.
Handwriting Practice: Longer words with ssImprove your spelling by writing these words.
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