"sw" words list
/sw/ blend as in swim
Every word on this list uses the /sw/ blend as in swim sound spelled "sw". 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
- swim
- swing
- sweet
- swan
- sweep
- switch
Printable sheet
"sw" words — /sw/ blend as in swim
Read each word aloud and underline the "sw" in it. Then read the whole list again as fast as you can.
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
swim
swing
sweet
swan
sweep
switch
Common questions
How many "sw" 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.
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