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Spell Bee Word: Kennel


What does kennel mean?

Word: Kennel

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Kennel means a small shelter where a pet dog can sleep.

How do you spell kennel?

Syllables: ken - nel

Tricky part: The middle has two n's side by side, because the e before them is short. Many spellers put in only one.

Watch out for: kenel, keenel

Memory tip: Two dogs, two n's: picture two noses sticking out of the door.

Kennel in a sentence

Example 1: Tommy wagged his tail outside his wooden kennel.

Example 2: My brother painted the kennel green last Sunday.

Example 3: Our neighbour's dog curls up in its kennel when it rains.

Fun Fact

The word kennel goes back to the Latin word canis, which means dog.

Practise the CREST Way

Spellacadabra

Choose the correct option to make a meaningful word:

kenn_ _

a) el
b) le
c) il
d) al

Show answer

a) el. This word finishes with these two letters, the same way as tunnel and towel.

Spell Spies

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) rabbit
b) puppy
c) parrot
d) cennel

Show answer

d) cennel. This word starts with k, not c.

Jumble Tumble

What is the meaning of the word that can be formed from the given letters?

nlekne

a) a deep pond for some ducks
b) a tall cage for a parrot
c) a wide stable for a horse
d) a dog's little outdoor house

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d) a dog's little outdoor house. Put the six letters in order and you have a word for a pet's own hut.

Sound Check

Which of the following words has the 'e' sound as in kennel?

a) keep
b) bean
c) bread
d) seed

Show answer

c) bread. Say them aloud: bread has that short e sound, and the others have a long ee.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these would you put inside a kennel to make it cosy?

a) a block of ice
b) a heap of stones
c) a soft old blanket
d) a stack of books

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c) a soft old blanket

2. Who is most likely to build a kennel?

a) a family with a puppy
b) a family with a parrot
c) a family with a turtle
d) a family with a goldfish

Show answer

a) a family with a puppy

More words from this list

pane, rodent, stair, tracksuit, adult, capsule, drawing, freckle

Next steps

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