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fern
herb
serve
nerve
swerve
term
verse
earn
learn
yearn
About this word list ▼
About this word list ▲
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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Learn more in Unit 11. Spelling choices for /er/ sound: er, ir, ur, ear + wor
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