Basic Spelling Rules Explained - Dictionary.com
www.dictionary.com › e › spelling-rulesOct 07, 2015 · Basic spelling rules. Short-Vowel Rule: When one-syllable words have a vowel in the middle, the vowel usually has a short sound. Examples: cat, dog, man, hat, mom, dad, got. If the letter after the vowel is f, l, or s, this letter is often doubled. Examples: staff, ball, pass.