Today, we will look at the over- prefix. Remember, a prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a root word that can change the meaning. The prefix over- means "too much." What do words sound like with this prefix? Click on the tabs below to listen to words with the over- prefix.

Listen to each word below. Can you hear the over- prefix sound? You will practice spelling these words later. Right now, just focus on hearing each word.

Click on the picture to hear the word.

https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_IntPD_audio1.mp3 https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_IntPD_audio2.mp3 https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_IntPD_audio3.mp3 https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_IntPD_audio4.mp3

Now, let's play a game to practice listening for our over- prefix. Type the letter combination to spell the word in the picture.

over https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_Int22_audio1.mp3

https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_Int22_audio2.mp3 book    https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_Int22_audio3.mp3 due    https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_Int22_audio4.mp3 make

Nice job! The word is overdue.

Please try again! Remember to listen for the prefix.

over https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_Int22_audio1.mp3

https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_Int22_audio5.mp3 flow    https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_Int22_audio6.mp3 create    https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_Int22_audio7.mp3 read

Nice job! The word is overflow.

Please try again! Remember to listen for the prefix.

over https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_Int22_audio1.mp3

https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_Int22_audio8.mp3 react    https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_Int22_audio9.mp3 pay    https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_Int22_audio10.mp3 do

Nice job! The word is overpay.

Please try again! Remember to listen for the prefix.

over https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_Int22_audio1.mp3

https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_Int22_audio11.mp3 eat    https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_Int22_audio12.mp3 slept    https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_Int22_audio13.mp3 pay

Nice job! The word is overslept.

Please try again! Remember to listen for the prefix.

over https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_Int22_audio1.mp3

https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_Int22_audio14.mp3 cook    https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_Int22_audio15.mp3 react    https://cms.accelerate-ed.com/s3/r/content/Elementary/docs/LanguageArts2/audio/ELA2_29.2_pg2_Int22_audio16.mp3 spell

Nice job! The word is overreact.

Please try again! Remember to listen for the prefix.