Spelling Rules Flashcards
What is the fszl ‘fizzle’ rule?
The letters f, s, z, and l are doubled at the end of a word after a single vowel. Usually a short vowel.
When do you use -ck?
Use -ck to write the /k/ sound at the end of a word after a short vowel.
How do you spell -nt?
-nt as in bent
How do you spell -mp?
-mp as in lamp
How do you spell -nd?
-nd as in band
How do you spell -st?
-st as in fist
How do you spell -ft?
-ft as in left
How do you spell -lt?
-lt as in melt
How do you spell -lk?
-lk as in silk
How do you spell -sk?
-sk as in ask
How do you spell -sp?
-sp as in crisp
How do you spell -ct?
-ct as in act
How do you spell -ing?
-ing as in sing
How do you spell -ang?
-ang as in sang
How do you spell -ong?
-ong as in song
How do you spell -ung?
-ung as in sung
How do you spell -ink?
-ink as in sink
How do you spell -ank?
-ank as in sank
How do you spell -onk?
-onk as in honk
How do you spell -unk?
-unk as in junk
How do you spell ar?
ar as in car
How do you spell /oo/?
oo as in moon. oo is the first choice for spelling /oo/ in the middle of a word.
How do you spell or?
or as in corn
How do you spell all?
all as in ball
How do you spell oy at the end of a word?
oy as in boy
How do you spell oi at the beginning or middle of a word?
oi as in coin
What is the rule for a-e, e-e, i-e, o-e and u-e?
The e on the end of the word makes the preceding vowel long (says its name).
How do you usually spell the long /o/ sound at the end of a word or followed by a n or l?
ow as in blow
How do you spell the /a/ sound in the middle of a word?
ai comes in the middle of the word and is usually followed by n or l
