What's that sound?
s
/s/ & /z/
Read the word: limits
limit - limits
What is the scoop?
wing - span
unwind
stand along baseword?
Yes
wind
Jill intends to call me when she gets back from the sandwich shop.
prefix + Latin Base word
intends
in- + -tend- + -s
o
/o/ octopus
Read the word: unlit
unlit
Read the word: bobsled
bobsled
expel
Stand-alone baseword?
no
-pel- is a Latin Base
The instant the bobcat saw me, he ran away.
prefix + Latin Base word
instant
in- + -stant-
qu
/kw/
Read the word: salad
What is the shwa sound in this word?
a
snap shot
consist
Stand-alone baseword?
no
-sist- is a Latin Base
Jen could not commit to both band class and swim club.
prefix + Latin Base word
commit
com- + -mit-
ind
/ind/ - kind
Read the word: pedal
What is the schwa sound?
a
Read the word: drumstick
What's the scoop?
drum stick
misspell
Stand-along baseword?
yes
spell
Ronald admits that she is not the best at kickball.
prefix + Latin Base word
admits
ad- + -mit- + -s
i
Read the word: missteps
misstep - missteps
Read the word: handstand
What's the scoop?
hand stand
insult
Stand-alone baseword?
no
-sult- is a Latin Base
Dad said he would consult with Mom about my wish to get a new pet.
prefix + Latin Base word
consult
con- + -sult-