Explore this spelling list: Some practice in consonant patterns. Take advantage of these interactive exercises to help you spell accurately. Click on Learn, Games, Test, Print, or Write to explore all the available spelling tools.
Understanding consonant patterns is crucial for improving your English spelling skills. Typically, a short vowel sound is followed by two consonants, while a long vowel sound is often followed by just one. This rule helps us identify and pronounce words accurately. For example, in words like better and later, the vowel sound influences the number of consonants that follow.
In this list, you’ll practise with a selection of words that illustrate these consonant patterns. From dinner to rocket, each example will help you recognise how vowels interact with consonants. Take your time to explore the words and you’ll build your confidence in spelling and pronunciation!
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fatter |
The cat got fatter and fatter.
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later |
I'll see you later.
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better |
My spelling is getting much better.
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peter |
Peter would like to come too.
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dinner |
What did you have for dinner yesterday?
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diner |
Jack stopped at the diner for a meal.
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rocket |
The rocket went into space.
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broken |
There was a broken link in the chain.
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supper |
I had pasta and tomato sauce for supper.
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super |
He believed he had super powers.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 8. Syllables: how to divide words
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling games using the word list: Some practice in consonant patterns
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.
Print spelling worksheets and activities: Some practice in consonant patterns
Handwriting worksheets: Some practice in consonant patterns
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