Let’s go step by step to find the correct “bossy R” vowel sound for each word.
The bossy R sounds we’re choosing from are:
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er (like in “her”, “term”)
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ur (like in “burn”, “turn”)
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ar (like in “car”, “star”)
We look at each picture and its word, then pick which sound matches how the word is pronounced — especially the part with the “r”.
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1.
curtain → The “ur” in curtain makes the /ɜːr/ sound (like “her”). So it’s
ur.
2.
hammer → The “er” at the end makes the /ər/ sound (like “teacher”). So it’s
er.
3.
car → The “ar” makes the /ɑːr/ sound (like “star”). So it’s
ar.
4.
fern → The “er” makes the /ɜːr/ sound (like “her”). So it’s
er.
5.
church → The “ur” makes the /ɜːr/ sound (like “hurt”). So it’s
ur.
6.
waiter → The “er” at the end makes the /ər/ sound (like “baker”). So it’s
er.
7.
tiger → The “er” at the end makes the /ər/ sound (like “singer”). So it’s
er.
8.
turtle → The “ur” makes the /ɜr/ sound (like “nurse”). So it’s
ur.
Wait — let me double-check “tiger”. Is it really “er”? Yes — “ti-ger” — the last syllable is “ger”, which rhymes with “her”, so yes,
er.
And “turtle” — “tur-tle” — the “ur” is like “nurse”, so
ur.
Now let’s list them clearly:
- curtain → ur
- hammer → er
- car → ar
- fern → er
- church → ur
- waiter → er
- tiger → er
- turtle → ur
All checked!
Final Answer:
curtain: ur
hammer: er
car: ar
fern: er
church: ur
waiter: er
tiger: er
turtle: ur
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of er worksheet.
