ram
/ræm/ UK /ræm/ · US /ræm/
A short a CVC word (æ) in the animals category. It belongs to the -am word family.
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How to Say “ram”
Blend the three sounds together slowly, then speed up: /r/ – /æ/ – /m/ → ram.
Example Sentences with Ram
- The ram has big horns.
- Ram the door open.
- The ram has big horns.
- A ram butted the fence.
- The ram ran up the hill.
How to Spell “ram”
Children most often write this word as ram, rma, ramm. Those errors are useful — each one points to a specific sound the child has not yet connected to a letter.
- Short a /æ/ between two consonants.
- The "r" is a slightly curved tongue — no extra vowel after it.
- Say "r-a-m", then blend.
Phonics Tip for Ram
"ram", "ham", "jam" and "map" belong to the same short a group. Practise them together and the vowel stays consistent.
Fun Facts About Ram
Rams are known for head-butting contests in the mating season. The impact can be surprisingly strong — a ram can weigh over 60 kg and charge at 30 km/h.
More Words in the -am Family
Words that rhyme with ram and end with the same sounds:
Related CVC Words
More words with the short a sound that have their own picture guide:
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Where to Practise Ram
- All short a CVC words — 59 words
- The -am word family
- CVC flash cards — picture cards with audio
- CVC multiple choice quiz
- CVC sentences — read the word in context
- CVC worksheets