Explore this spelling list: -ain saying /in/. Take advantage of these interactive exercises to help you spell accurately. Explore the various learning activities and complete a spelling test to evaluate your progress.
In these words the final syllable has a weak sound, a bit like /in/. This sound is often spelled ain.
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bargain |
My new camera was a real bargain.
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captain |
The captain remained on his wrecked ship.
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certain |
Jacob was certain he knew his spellings.
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chaplain |
If you're worried, why not speak to the chaplain?
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chieftain |
He was the chieftain of the tribe.
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curtain |
There are cobwebs all over the curtain.
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fountain |
There is a fountain in the middle of the park.
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mountain |
You can see for miles from the mountain ridge.
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plantain |
Would you like some plantain and ice cream?
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porcelain |
He served the tea in porcelain cups.
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villain |
The film's hero killed the villain.
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Britain |
The wren is one of the smallest birds in Britain.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 31. Word endings:-ture, -tain, ine
Spelling Practice: -ain saying /in/Improve your spelling skills with interactive exercises and activities.
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Spelling Games: -ain saying /in/Boost your spelling skills with interactive challenges.
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Easter Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
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Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: -ain saying /in/Check your spelling accuracy with this test.
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Handwriting Practice: -ain saying /in/Write these words to reinforce learning and improve recall.
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