"er" words list
/er/ as in her
Every word on this list uses the /er/ as in her sound spelled "er". Read down the list first, then mix the order — reading them out of sequence is what proves your child is decoding rather than remembering.
The word list
- her
- fern
- letter
- sister
- water
- summer
Printable sheet
"er" words — /er/ as in her
Read each word aloud and underline the "er" in it. Then read the whole list again as fast as you can.
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
her
fern
letter
sister
water
summer
Common questions
How many "er" words are on this list?
6 words, chosen because they are common enough for a young reader to actually meet in books.
Is this printable free?
Yes — free to print and photocopy for home or classroom use.
Practise these words in the game
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