Spelling Rule 23

Rule 23 refers to the phonogram dge. The phonogram ‘dge’ may be used at the end of a word after a vowel saying its first sound, such as badge, edge, bridge, lodge and budge. For others use the phonogram ‘ge’.

• For example: badge, edge, bridge, lodge, budge.

For all other words use ‘ge’.

• For example: change, range, beige.

Watch the tutorial videos below to see how the Spelling Tools, Spelling Rule 23 and Reading Tools are used to spell challenging words.

Special Note:

Not all words will follow the spelling rule. These are called exceptions. If 90% or more words follow this rule then this is still a great tool to help become a proficient speller. Language experience will deal with the rest.