The /k l/ sound at the end of a word can spelled cle, especially if the word has more than two syllables.
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circle |
I have a wide circle of friends.
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cycle |
I prefer to cycle to work rather than going by bus.
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treacle |
Would you like some treacle tart?
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uncle |
Uncle Bill is my closest relative.
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article |
James wrote an article for the college magazine.
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icicle |
An icicle hung on the window ledge.
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particle |
A particle is a tiny fragment such as a speck of dust.
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cubicle |
Lucy changed her clothes in the cubicle.
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vehicle |
My car is a reliable vehicle.
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miracle |
It was a miracle that he was not hurt.
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obstacle |
The obstacle race was great fun.
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pinnacle |
She had reached the pinnacle of her career.
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spectacle |
The fireworks were a wonderful spectacle.
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tentacle |
The monster waved its tentacle.
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Learn more about these words in Unit 26. Word endings: -le, and exceptions e.g. al, el, ol
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Spelling games using the word list: Words ending in cle
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
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!
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