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The -it word family
Printable list of -it family words · 1 page
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The -it family ends in short i and /t/: bit, fit, hit, kit, lit, pit and sit, then grit, skit, slit, spit and split. Split has a three-letter blend (spl), which makes it a good top-of-the-list challenge.
It and sit are among the first words many children read, so this family builds confidence fast. The -it and -in families differ only in the last sound, so read them side by side once both feel easy.
A word ladder works well here too: sit, sip, lip, lit, kit changes one letter at a time.
Tips for using it
- Read -it and -in pairs: sit/sin, pit/pin, fit/fin.
- Clap once for each sound in split: s-p-l-i-t is five sounds.
Variations
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What words are in the -it family?
Bit, fit, hit, kit, lit, pit and sit, plus grit, skit, slit, spit and split.
How many sounds are in split?
Five: /s/ /p/ /l/ /i/ /t/. Each letter in the blend keeps its sound.