EARer
EAR says “er” (earth)
EAR can make the “er” sound (like 'er' in 'her'), as in 'earth' and 'learn'.
How this rule works
EAR sometimes says “er” (the same sound as ER, IR, UR): earth, early, learn, earn, heard, search, pearl.
Remember: Learn about the earth — earth, early, learn!
Examples
Words that use this rule
13 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
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