Week 6, Day 2

[hleemba99]

I'm not an expert in spelling or phonics--more of a natural speller myself--and I'm a little confused about the rule presented here about doubling the consonant when there is a vowel/consonant at the end of the word that you can hear and see. If so, I'm curious why the word "meeker" does not follow this rule. Could someone explain this to me? I'd appreciate it! Thank you.

[Carolyn]

Meek ends in TWO vowels, followed by a consonant. The doubling rule applies if the word ends in just one vowel, then a consonant.

It's a tricky little catch, I admit.

Carolyn

[hleemba99]

Ah, I see! Thanks very much for that clarification. Should have figured that one out! =)