describes a word that has more than one syllable

the letters ‘a’, ‘e’, ‘i’, ‘o’, ‘u’ (and sometimes ‘y’) that represent vowel sounds

an unstressed sound is not emphasised or pronounced with much force

Spelling more polysyllabic words with unstressed vowels

English

In this unit, pupils learn the grammar and spelling conventions associated with prefixes.  In 'Homophones and tense', pupils learn  pupils learn a range of spelling patterns and conventions, with a focus on homophones and suffixes. 

In ‘Noun suffixes, letter strings and homophones’, pupils learnt further noun suffixes, letter strings and homophones. In this unit, pupils learn the grammar and spelling conventions associated with prefixes.

Etymology and prefixes

Which vowel letters are unstressed in the word 'generally'?

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. The noise from the motorbike was **defning**.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. That film was very **fritning**.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. What is your **favrit** colour?

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. Please stand in the 'quoo'.

Which vowel letter is unstressed in the word 'lottery'?

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. Do you have a **refrance**?

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. Can you **imajin** a city with no cars?

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. I would like **varyus** colours for my painting.

Starter Quiz