Random word generator
Kid-safe random words by grade, type and length, for warm-ups, story starters and spelling games.
- gardengar·dennoun2 syllables
- rocketrock·etnoun2 syllables
- whisperwhis·perverb2 syllables
- puddlepud·dlenoun2 syllables
- lanternlan·ternnoun2 syllables
- gigglegig·gleverb2 syllables
Every word comes from our kid-safe word bank.
Ways to use random words in class
Spelling warm-up
Read a word aloud. Everyone spells it on a whiteboard.
Story starter
Pick three words and write a story that uses all of them.
Draw it
One child draws the word. The class guesses it, then spells it.
Syllable clap
Clap out each word’s syllables, then check the count on the card.
Dictionary race
First to find the word in a dictionary reads out its meaning.
Questions
Are the words safe for children?
Yes. Every word comes from our kid-safe word bank, which is checked against a blocklist.
Can I pick a grade level?
Yes: grades K–2, 3–5 or 6–8.
Can I turn the words into a spelling list?
Yes. Save them with a free account, and they get audio, games and a read-aloud test.
How do I count the syllables in my own words?
Use the syllable counter. Type any word or sentence and it splits each word for you.