"str" words list
/str/ blend as in string
Every word on this list uses the /str/ blend as in string sound spelled "str". 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
- string
- strong
- street
- straw
- stripe
- stretch
Printable sheet
"str" words — /str/ blend as in string
Read each word aloud and underline the "str" in it. Then read the whole list again as fast as you can.
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
string
strong
street
straw
stripe
stretch
Common questions
How many "str" 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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