EREeer
ERE says “eer” (here)
ERE can make the “eer” sound, like in 'here' and 'mere'.
How this rule works
ERE says “eer” (the 'ear' sound) in here, mere, sphere, severe, atmosphere.
Remember: Come here, my dear — here, mere, sphere!
Examples
Words that use this rule
16 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
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