5-letter words starting with E

Use this list of five-letter words that start with E to build a quick practice set. Ask your child to say each word out loud, clap the syllables, and try to spell it. Choose 5–10 words at a time to keep practice short and positive.

  • earlyadverb

    Near the beginning of a period of time

    2 syllables
  • earthnoun

    The fragmental material composing part of the surface of the globe

    1 syllables
  • Earthnoun

    The fragmental material composing part of the surface of the globe

    1 syllables
  • eightnoun

    A number that is one more than seven

    1 syllablesGrade Kindergarten
  • eightnoun

    A number that is one more than seven

    1 syllables
  • electadjective

    Carefully selected : chosen

    2 syllablesGrade Grade 4
  • elitenoun

    A special group or social class of people which have a superior intellectual, social or economic status as, the elite of society.

    Grade Grade 5Scrabble 5
  • endedverb

    To come to an end

    Grade Grade 1Scrabble 7
  • enjoyverb

    To have a good time

    2 syllablesGrade Grade 2
  • equaladjective

    Like in quality, nature, or status

    2 syllables
  • equaladjective

    Like in quality, nature, or status

    2 syllables
  • equaladjective

    Like in quality, nature, or status

    2 syllablesGrade Grade 1
  • essaynoun

    (authorship) A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.

    2 syllables
  • eventnoun

    Something that happens : occurrence

    2 syllablesGrade Grade 3
  • everyadjective

    Being each individual or part of a group without exception

    3 syllables
  • everyadjective

    Being each individual or part of a group without exception

    3 syllables
  • exactverb

    To demand and enforce the payment or performance of, sometimes in a forcible or imperious way.

    2 syllables