Stress syllables – spellings
When spelling words with 2 syllables, you must remember to listen to the stress in the word before adding a suffix.
The stress means the part of the word that sounds strongest.
If the stress is on the second syllable, e.g. begin, then you should double the consonant before adding the suffix. For example: beginner
If the stress is on the first syllable, then the consonant is not doubled. For example: garden
Fer and ferr are also part of the stress rule. Remember if the stress is on the fer, then double the rr
Here are your spellings: I have made the stress bold for you. Practise saying the word to hear the stress.
forgotten
referring
comforting
buffering
reckoning
ascending
limited
gardened
gardening
conference
difference
