Monster SpeechWord lists

Vocalic R: er with pictures

The er family turns up constantly in everyday speech, which is both why it matters and why it is exhausting to drill. Most of these are unstressed endings, so listen for the vowel colouring rather than a separate R.

35 words, each with its own picture. Free to print, no account needed.

  • RiverRiver
  • RulerRuler
  • RoosterRooster
  • TigerTiger
  • FlowerFlower
  • HammerHammer
  • TeacherTeacher
  • WaterWater
  • DoctorDoctor
  • SpiderSpider
  • ComputerComputer
  • QuarterQuarter
  • WinterWinter
  • SummerSummer
  • LetterLetter
  • SoccerSoccer
  • ZipperZipper
  • LadderLadder
  • HelicopterHelicopter
  • AlligatorAlligator
  • MotherMother
  • FatherFather
  • BrotherBrother
  • FeatherFeather
  • FingerFinger
  • SisterSister
  • ToasterToaster
  • ButterflyButterfly
  • RefrigeratorRefrigerator
  • CaterpillarCaterpillar
  • WasherWasher
  • ElevatorElevator
  • SabertoothSabertooth
  • JerseyJersey
  • SweatshirtSweatshirt

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Monster Speech is an arcade where the same target words turn up on prompt cards while the kid plays. Pick Vocalic R — er as the goal and the deck above is what the cards deal. Four games are free with no account at all.

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