Get ready for a KS2 English spelling quiz all about unstressed vowels! These are sneaky letters that are hard to hear in words, especially in long ones. In polysyllabic words (words with more than one syllable), some syllables get more stress than others. Unstressed syllables all sound the same, like the 'e' in 'the', the 'e' in 'carpet' and the 'a' in 'zebra'. They all sound identical. Reading a lot can help you remember how words are spelled, so let's have fun practising!
Test your skills with this quiz and become a spelling champ!
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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Silent letters and unstressed vowels
You might think it should be 'calender' but it's not!
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Some people like to remember that there is 'a rat' in 'separate'.
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Water is essential, or necessary, for life.
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If you can remember the two 'e's in 'interest', you'll also be able to spell 'interesting' and 'interested'.
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A librarian works in a library.
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Remember that 'description' comes from 'describe' - both share a 'de-' prefix.
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Thinking of 're-' and 'member' can help you remember.
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'To differ' means 'to disagree', which might be easier to remember - add '-ent' for 'different' or '-ence' for 'difference'.
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The endings, '-ance' and '-ence', can be tricky to remember.
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A dictionary is a very handy thing to own.
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