English / Spelling Rules in English1. Least one vowel should be there for each word.2. One vowel should be there for each syllable. 3. C can say /k/ or /s/. C says /s/ before an e, i, or y (cent, city, cycle). It says /k/ before everything else (cat, clip). 4. G can say /g/ or /j/. G may say /j/ before an e, i, or y (gem, giant, gym). It says /g/ before everything else (garden, glad). 5. Q is always followed by a u (queen). 6. Double the consonants f, l, and s at the end of a one-syllable word that has just one vowel (stiff, spell, pass). 7. To spell the sound of /k/ at the end of a word, we use ck or k. Use ck after a short vowel (sick). After everything else, use a k (milk). 8. Names should be capitalized. 9. A, e, o, and u say their name at the end of a syllable (a-pron, me, go, u-nit). 10. Any Words cannot be ended with v or j. We add a silent e at the end of the word (have). 11. Contractions replace letter(s) with an apostrophe to shorten a phrase (I’ve represents I have). 12. I and o may say /ī/ and /ō/ before 2 consonants (kind, sold). /j/ is spelled dge after a short vowel (edge). 13. Place names must be capitalized (Hyderabad). |
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