How to Spell Words With 'ET'

There are many words that use the 'et' pattern.

bucket

bullet

comet
A comet it a ball of ice and dust in space that makes a tail when it passes by the Earth's atmosphere.

ferret
A small animal, kind of like a weasel.

islet
A small island.

musket
An old gun, not very precise.

quiet
Making no sound

rivet
A medal bolt that holds two pieces of metal.

The 'et' in these words make the /et/ sound.

Sometimes, the /et/ sound is spelled with 'ette'. So make sure that you spell them the right way. 

pipette
A small tube for transferring liquids

kitchenette
A small kitchen

barrette
An oval clip for your hair.

In some words, 'et' makes the long a sound. The t is silent! Check it out:

buffet
A place where you can eat as much as you want.

chalet
A wooden house in the mountains, usually in Europe.

fillet
A piece of meat without bones.

sachet
A small bag or purse.

valet
Someone who does a personal service, like parking your car.

Now, try the practice to see if you can spell them all. 😸