R-Controlled Vowels: Word Lists That Work

Looking for a complete collection of r-controlled vowels word lists?

When vowels team up with the letter “r,” they create unique sounds that don’t follow typical phonics patterns.

Think about how “car” sounds different from “cat” or how “bird” doesn’t rhyme with “hide.”

These r-controlled vowel patterns appear in thousands of common English words and are essential building blocks for reading success.

The words below are organized by pattern: ar, er, ir, or, and ur.

This organization makes it eas...