Irregular Words
Pronounce this word: bail
Bell
What sound does sh make? Read this word: shin
Sh-in
Read this word and use it in a sentence: won't
I won't go to school today.
The kitten was timid. It hid behind the couch and would not come out.
What does timid mean?
Scared, nervous, shy
You use this to keep track of days, weeks, and months.
A calendar
Pronounce this word: tongue
tun-g
What sound does oo typically make? Read this word: proof
Prew-f
Read this word and use it in a sentence: you're
You're my best friend.
After losing the game, Jamal sulked in the corner by himself.
What does sulk mean?
To act upset or pout
What do you call a house made of snow?
An igloo
Pronounce this word: wren
Ren
What sound does th make? Read this word: pith
P-iith
Read this word and use it in a sentence: they're
They're over there getting food.
The children looked glum when the picnic was canceled.
What does glum mean?
Sad or disappointed
This royal boy might one day become a king.
A prince
Pronounce this word: midnight
mid-niit
What sound does pt make togther? Read this word: adopt
Read this word and use it in a sentence: they'll
They'll have to do it tomorrow.
Dad put a cork in the bottle to keep the juice from spilling out.
What does cork mean?
A stopper used to close a bottle
This strong metal is used to make things like tools and is also what people use to press wrinkled clothes.
Iron
An irregular word has the sounds you expect. True or False.
False. You can't sound them out easily because the letters don't make the usual sounds.
What vowel sound does ai typically make?
The long A
Read this word and use it in a sentence: shouldn't
They shouldn't have to remind you.
The two friends made a pact to always tell each other the truth.
What does pact mean?
A promise or agreement
This word can mean cool style or confidence, like when someone walks with extra confidence and flair.
Swag