Random word generator

Kid-safe random words by grade, type and length, for warm-ups, story starters and spelling games.

Word type
  • garden
    gar·dennoun2 syllables
  • rocket
    rock·etnoun2 syllables
  • whisper
    whis·perverb2 syllables
  • puddle
    pud·dlenoun2 syllables
  • lantern
    lan·ternnoun2 syllables
  • giggle
    gig·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.