This week's word sort focuses on the er = / ur /, ear = / ur /, and ear/ere/eer sounds.
er = / ur /
mercy
sermon
serpent
hermit
thermos
kernel
ear = / ur /
early
earthquake
learner
pearly
rehearse
yearn
ear/ere/eer
nearby
teardrop
spearmint
yearbook
appear
dreary
severe
sincere
adhere
merely
career
cheerful