BBC - Sounds and Spelling

An introduction to the difference between spelling and pronunciation in English. There is also an exercise to test your understanding. 

 

Rhyming Words

Train your ears! Which word rhymes with the middle word? Click 'begin' to play the game. From RoadtoGrammar.com

 

Schwa

Learn about the most common sound in English. From the BBC website.

 

Pronunciation of '-ough'

These words are among the most problematic in terms of pronunciation. Match the word to the correct vowel sound.

American version

 

Eye Halve a Spelling Chequer

Funny poem written with homophones, showing how computer spellcheckers do not always find errors!

 

Spelling and Pronunciation Poem

Listen to and read a poem that shows the irregular relationship between spelling and pronunciation in English. Oh, dear!

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