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This word list highlights the common pattern where the /or/ sound is spelled with the letters ar following the letter w. You’ll find this pattern in a range of words, from military terms like war and warfare to more everyday vocabulary such as wardrobe and warm. Whether referring to a hospital ward or a spelling award, studying this pattern will help you with both pronunciation and spelling. By learning these words, you’ll not only improve your spelling skills but also gain a better understanding of how this common sound is represented in different contexts. Let’s take a closer look at some examples.
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war |
The admiral led his fleet to war.
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warship |
The warship fired on the enemy submarine.
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warplane |
A warplane has been shot down.
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warfare |
Modern warfare uses computers.
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ward |
This hospital ward is for mothers with new babies.
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warder |
The prison warder has keys clipped to his belt.
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warden |
The warden gave me a ticket.
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wardrobe |
Her wardrobe is full of new clothes.
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warm |
The flames of the fire kept us warm.
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warp |
The wood was beginning to warp.
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wart |
A wart is a growth on the skin.
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dwarf |
A black dwarf is a cold star.
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award |
The gold medal is the highest award.
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reward |
There's a big reward for his capture.
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swarm |
We were surrounded by a swarm of bees.
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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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