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Study the word list: Non-statutory words: division of words into syllables

Each syllable is like a beat in the spoken word. Words of more than one syllable often have an unstressed syllable in which the vowel sound is unclear.

	pocket	There was a suspicious bulge in the thief's pocket.
	rabbit	We keep our rabbit in a cage.
	carrot	A parsnip looks like a cream carrot.
	thunder	After the thunder came the rain.
	sunset	Twilight is the time of day just after sunset.

Use the list: Non-statutory words: division of words into syllables

Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.

Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check

How to use:

Look and read the word.

Say the word. Click the speaker icon.

Cover the word.

Write the word.

Check your spelling.

pocket

rabbit

carrot

thunder

sunset

Spelling games using the word list: Non-statutory words: division of words into syllables

Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!

Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!

Word Search, small
The classic English word game.

Against the Clock
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Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.

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Print worksheets and activities: Non-statutory words: division of words into syllables

Printable word list - a useful printable resource of the word list.
Flash cards - a word on each card which enables a variety of games and activities.
Word Search, small printable version.

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Handwriting worksheets: Non-statutory words: division of words into syllables