Australian Year 4 Spelling Words

Australian Year 4 Spelling Words help students build stronger spelling skills by practising common, challenging, and curriculum-focused vocabulary. These words include useful patterns, prefixes, suffixes, tricky spellings, and subject-specific terms that encourage students to read, write, and spell with greater confidence. 

Year 4 spelling word list

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Australian Year 4 Spelling Words

Australian Year 4 Spelling Words are designed to help students improve accuracy, vocabulary, and confidence in everyday writing. This level introduces a wider range of words with tricky spelling patterns, common prefixes and suffixes, silent letters, homophones, and more advanced vocabulary suitable for Year 4 learners.

Greek roots (photo, graph, bio, geo, tele)

1. photograph
2. photographer
3. photography
4. photogenic
5. photocopy
6. biography
7. biology
8. biological
9. geography
10. geographic
11. geology
12. geologist
13. telephone
14. television
15. telegraph
16. telescope
17. autograph
18. paragraph
19. biography
20. geography

Latin roots (port, vis, aud, dict)

21. transport
22. portable
23. import
24. export
25. visible
26. vision
27. visual
28. revise
29. audible
30. audience
31. audio
32. audition
33. dictate
34. dictionary
35. predict
36. contradict
37. verdict
38. transportable
39. invisible
40. visionary

Multisyllabic words (3–4 syllables)

41. adventure
42. beautiful
43. education
44. important
45. wonderful
46. environment
47. imagination
48. information
49. opportunity
50. communication
51. electricity
52. celebration
53. responsibility
54. understanding
55. extraordinary
56. independent
57. preparation
58. population
59. traditional
60. cooperation

Suffixes -ment, -able/-ible

61. achievement
62. amazement
63. encouragement
64. disappointment
65. excitement
66. government
67. management
68. punishment
69. replacement
70. attachment
71. acceptable
72. adjustable
73. dependable
74. comfortable
75. memorable
76. suitable
77. washable
78. responsible
79. incredible
80. sensible

Commonly confused words

81. accept / except
82. affect / effect
83. advice / advise
84. brake / break
85. brought / bought
86. desert / dessert
87. hear / here
88. its / it’s
89. loose / lose
90. quiet / quite
91. than / then
92. their / there
93. they’re / their
94. to / too
95. weather / whether
96. your / you’re
97. principal / principle
98. stationary / stationery
99. practice / practise
100. peace / piece

How to practise with this list

Start with one group

Begin with one small spelling group at a time. Focusing on a manageable set of words helps Year 4 students recognise spelling patterns, learn new vocabulary, and build confidence without feeling overwhelmed.

Hear, then spell

Listen carefully to each word before spelling it. Say the word slowly, notice its sounds and syllables, then write the spelling from memory. This helps students connect pronunciation with correct letter patterns.

Revisit tricky words

Keep practising words that are difficult to remember. Review them regularly, look for common spelling patterns, and use each word in a sentence to strengthen recall and improve writing accuracy.

Spelling word lists nearby

• Australian Year 3 Spelling Words
• Australian Year 5 Spelling Words
• Australian Year 6 Spelling Words
• NAPLAN Spelling Words
• Grade 4 Spelling Bee Words
• Commonly Confused Words
• Academic Vocabulary Spelling Lists
• Greek and Latin Root Words

FAQs

What are Australian Year 4 Spelling Words?

Australian Year 4 Spelling Words are age-appropriate words that help students develop stronger spelling, vocabulary, and writing skills.

How can Year 4 students practise spelling?

Students can practise by reading each word aloud, writing it from memory, using it in sentences, and revisiting difficult words regularly.

What are Greek and Latin roots?

Greek and Latin roots are word parts that help students understand the meanings and spellings of many English words.

Why are commonly confused words important?

Learning commonly confused words helps students choose the correct spelling and meaning when writing.

How often should spelling words be reviewed?

Regular short practice sessions throughout the week can help students remember difficult spellings more effectively.