Explore this spelling list: Using tch to spell the /ch/ sound. Make the most of these interactive activities and resources to help you learn. Try out the spelling games at the bottom of the page.
In English, the way we write the ch sound can sometimes be a bit tricky.
While we usually use the letters ch to spell this sound, for example in words like church or chat, in some words, like watch or catch, we use tch instead. This happens when there's a short sound just before the ch sound.
This rule applies to longer words too For instance, the word kitchen has a short /i/ sound followed by tch and the word butcher has a short /u/ sound followed by tch.
So, if you ever hear a short vowel sound before a ch sound, you will know to look out for the tch spelling. You can use the different spelling activities and games that come with list to test yourself on this rule.
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hatch |
The eggs began to hatch.
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latch |
The old door is fitted with a brass latch.
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snatch |
The boy needed to learn not to snatch toys from other children.
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watch |
I like to watch television.
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stretch |
Make sure you stretch before you go for a run.
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witch |
The witch chanted a powerful incantation.
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stitch |
Dan stitched up the torn seam of his coat.
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crutch |
The injured man used a crutch.
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clutch |
Push the clutch all the way in before you change gear.
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kitchen |
We prepare food in the kitchen.
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butcher |
The butcher sells meat in his shop.
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hatchet |
A hatchet is a small axe.
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ketchup |
John likes ketchup on his food.
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match |
I hope we win the match.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 4. Spelling the consonant digraphs, Part 1
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Spelling games using the word list: Using tch to spell the /ch/ sound
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!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
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Handwriting worksheets: Using tch to spell the /ch/ sound
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