earth
nounThe planet where people live.
nounSoil that plants grow in.
nounThe ground or land, as different from the sky or sea.
nounA hole or tunnel where an animal lives.
nounRock or soil material of any kind.
verbTo bury something in the ground.
Syllables
1 syllable
Letters
Phonics breakdown
Phonics Rule: EAR says /ɜːr/ (earth)
EAR can make the /ɜːr/ sound (like 'er' in 'her'), as in 'earth' and 'learn'.
EAR sometimes says /ɜːr/ (the same sound as ER/IR/UR): earth, early, learn, earn, heard, search, pearl.
Tip
Learn about the earth — earth, early, learn!
Examples
Phonics Rule: TH Digraph (Unvoiced)
TH can make a soft sound /θ/, like in 'think' and 'bath'. Just air, no buzz!
The unvoiced TH /θ/ is the quiet, breathy version. Your throat doesn't vibrate. Stick your tongue between your teeth and blow air.
Tip
Unvoiced TH is quiet — think with three teeth!
Examples
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