"sm" words list
/sm/ blend as in smile
Every word on this list uses the /sm/ blend as in smile sound spelled "sm". 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
- smile
- small
- smell
- smoke
- smart
- smash
Printable sheet
"sm" words — /sm/ blend as in smile
Read each word aloud and underline the "sm" in it. Then read the whole list again as fast as you can.
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
smile
small
smell
smoke
smart
smash
Common questions
How many "sm" 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
Sound Wheels reads every word aloud in a real human voice and checks your child's answer.
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