Why is "consider" spelled this way?

Discover the logic behind this word and learn how understanding spelling patterns can transform your writing confidence.

consider

con•sid•er

Step 1: Syllable Breakdown

conRule: O makes schwa before W, TH, M, N, VSpelling rules applied: O makes schwa before W, TH, M, N, V

sidRule: TI, CI, SI only at syllable start, not word start, I and Y can say short or long 'i' in syllableSpelling rules applied: TI, CI, SI only at syllable start, not word start, I and Y can say short or long 'i' in syllable

erRule: Drop silent E before vowel suffix (with exceptions)Spelling rules applied: Drop silent E before vowel suffix (with exceptions)

Step 2: Words Spelt From consider

sider= To look at or examine.

Step 3: Putting It All Together

consider- To think carefully about something, typically before making a decision.

Spelling Notes

This word follows phonetic patterns: 'con-sid-er' with three syllables. Each letter makes its first sound, making the spelling predictable when you break it down by syllables. Understanding that letters have consistent first sounds helps you tackle longer words with confidence. You can sound out each syllable: 'con-sid-er' and spell it letter by letter because each letter represents its most common sound.

Breaking words down into their syllables and analyzing why a word is spelled the way it is will drive you to be a better all-around speller, not just learning this single word. This is what strong spellers do subconsciously.

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