Common English Word Patterns
Most Frequent Letter Combinations
- TH, CH, SH at word beginnings
- ING, ED, LY at word endings
- EA, IE, OU in word middles
Consonant Patterns
- Double Letters (ss, ll, tt)
- Common Pairs (st, pl, tr)
- Triple Combinations (str, spr)
Vowel Patterns
- Single vowel patterns (CVC)
- Double vowel patterns (CVVC)
- Silent E patterns (CVCe)
Pattern Examples
| Pattern | Example Words |
|---|---|
| -tion | action, motion |
| -able | table, stable |
| pre- | prefix, prepare |