Words with R-Controlled Vowels

Front

What is an R-controlled vowel?

Back

An R-controlled vowel is a vowel that is followed by the letter 'r' which changes the way the vowel is pronounced. Examples include 'ar', 'er', 'ir', 'or', and 'ur'.

Front

Give an example of a word with the 'ar' sound.

Back

Car, star, or park.

Front

Give an example of a word with the 'er' sound.

Back

Her, teacher, or better.

Front

Give an example of a word with the 'ir' sound.

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Bird, shirt, or first.

Front

Give an example of a word with the 'or' sound.

Back

Horn, short, or form.

Front

Give an example of a word with the 'ur' sound.

Back

Burn, turn, or fur.

Front

What is the sound of 'ar' in the word 'car'?

Back

The 'ar' in 'car' sounds like 'ahr'.

Front

What is the sound of 'er' in the word 'her'?

Back

The 'er' in 'her' sounds like 'ur'.

Front

What is the sound of 'ir' in the word 'bird'?

Back

The 'ir' in 'bird' sounds like 'ur'.

Front

What is the sound of 'or' in the word 'horn'?

Back

The 'or' in 'horn' sounds like 'or'.