Tricky (irregular and high-frequency) words
Nessy brings you 1 minute spelling strategies. Remembering tricky words with mnemonics!
‘The’ is the most common word in English but it is also a Tricky Word. Tricky Words are often irregular, which means they don't follow phonic rules. In other words, they are not spelled the same way as they sound. Most tricky words are also High Frequency, which means they are among the most commonly used words in English - so learning them has a big impact on reading and spelling ability!