Explore this spelling list: aw - longer words. This word list provides interactive resources to boost your spelling skills. Try out the spelling games at the bottom of the page.
The combination aw is sometimes used to represent the /or/ sound in longer words, such as strawberry, awkward, and lawyer.
By learning to identify the aw combination, you can boost your confidence in correctly spelling and saying words that include it. Regular practice with words featuring the aw pattern will not only strengthen your spelling skills but also help you sound more natural when speaking. This valuable skill will serve you well in everyday communication, both in writing and in conversation.
Try a Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check spelling activity to help reinforce this pattern and improve your confidence with these words.
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awning |
I have a new awning for my patio.
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awful |
I'm going to complain about that awful smell.
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awkward |
His body was bent at an awkward angle.
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dawdle |
Lisa started to dawdle back home from school.
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drawer |
Her desk drawer is full of rubbish.
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hawthorn |
Hawthorn blossom comes out in May.
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lawful |
Is it lawful to park on this land?
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lawless |
The film is set in a lawless land.
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lawyer |
The arrested man asked for a lawyer.
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macaw |
A macaw is a beautiful parrot.
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outlaw |
The sheriff hunted the outlaw.
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strawberry |
Would you like a strawberry milkshake?
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tomahawk |
A tomahawk is a weapon like a small axe.
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trawler |
A trawler is type of fishing boat.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 14. Spelling choices for /or/ sound: or, ore, au, aw + war
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