Explore this spelling list: er and ear words. This page and its activities are crafted to help you perfect your spelling. Try out the spelling games at the bottom of the page.
These words use the letters er or ear to spell the sound /er/. This list includes words where the letters er or ear spell the /er/ sound. You’ll find examples like fern, serve, learn, and yearn that showcase the different ways this sound appears in English words. As you go through each term, take note of how er and ear create the same sound in different contexts. Try playing a spelling game to reinforce your knowledge and boost your confidence. Practising with these words will sharpen your spelling and help you recognise patterns in similar words!
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fern |
A fern is a type of plant.
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herb |
Parsley is my favourite herb.
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serve |
The waiter came to serve our drinks.
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nerve |
It takes a lot of nerve to swim with sharks.
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swerve |
I saw the car swerve to miss the bike.
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term |
I am hoping to improve my spelling this term.
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verse |
We wrote one verse of the poem each.
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earn |
How much do you earn per hour?
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learn |
Learn to spell better with Spellzone.
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yearn |
I yearn for a holiday.
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earl |
An earl is British nobleman.
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pearl |
Her ring was a large pearl set in silver.
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early |
Tom came home early today.
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search |
The police had a warrant to search the house.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 11. Spelling choices for /er/ sound: er, ir, ur, ear + wor
Spelling Practice: er and ear wordsTest and improve your spelling through focused repetition and drills.
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: er and ear wordsReinforce your learning through exciting word games.
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
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: er and ear wordsCheck your spelling accuracy with this test.
Printable Activities: er and ear wordsTake your spelling practice offline with printable activities.
Handwriting Practice: er and ear wordsEnhance both spelling and handwriting with this activity.
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