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English words for kids

Young learners build pronunciation from concrete, high-imagery words they can picture immediately. These cover common animals, colours and objects, all with straightforward shapes. Play them slowly and let the child repeat each one aloud.

Accent

15 words · beginner · your accent and voice are remembered across the site. More options on the settings page.

The words

cat
dog
apple
yellow
banana
rabbit
bicycle
elephant
butterfly
umbrella
chocolate
monkey
orange
tiger
balloon

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Keep practising

Browse every practice list or the word index, hear two accents back to back on Compare, or test your ear with the listening quiz.

To read the rules behind these words, see the pronunciation guides — including silent letters, word stress and American vs British. Or hear each accent on its own page: American, British, Australian.