5-letter words starting with R

Use this list of five-letter words that start with R 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.

radionoun
The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.
2 syllables
rangenoun
A series of mountains; the distance something can reach
1 syllablesGrade Grade 3
rationoun
The indicated quotient of two mathematical expressions
2 syllables
rationoun
The indicated quotient of two mathematical expressions
3 syllablesGrade Grade 6
reachnoun
The act of stretching or extending; extension.
Grade Grade 1Scrabble 10
readyadjective
Prepared mentally or physically for some experience or action
2 syllables
reignnoun
The exercise of sovereign power.
1 syllables
replyverb
To respond in words or writing
2 syllables
reuseverb
To use again especially in a different way or after reclaiming or reprocessing
1 syllables
rhymenoun
Rhyming verse
1 syllables
rhymenoun
Rhyming verse
1 syllables
ridernoun
One who rides, often on a horse or a motorcycle.
Grade Grade 1Scrabble 6
rightadjective
Righteous, upright
1 syllables
rightadjective
Righteous, upright
1 syllables
rivernoun
A natural stream of water of usually considerable volume
2 syllables
rivernoun
A natural stream of water of usually considerable volume
2 syllables
roughnoun
The unmowed part of a golf course.
1 syllables
roundadjective
Having every part of the surface or circumference equidistant from the center
1 syllables
roundadjective
Having every part of the surface or circumference equidistant from the center
1 syllablesGrade Grade 1
routenoun
A course or way which is traveled or passed.
1 syllables
royalnoun
A royal person; a member of a royal family.
1 syllables
ruinsnoun
(sometimes in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.
Grade Grade 2Scrabble 5
rumornoun
A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.
2 syllables