Spelling Test Maker
Free spelling practice quizzes for Grade 1 through High School, or build your own from any word list - spoken aloud, auto-graded, with missed-word retries.
This works right here on your device — nothing gets sent out.
Prefer your own words? Build a test from any list you type or paste.
Practice word lists grouped by approximate grade level — not tied to any official curriculum or spelling-bee standard.
Results
Score
Accuracy
Missed
How the spelling test maker works
- Pick a grade quiz (Grade 1 through High School) to practice with a ready-made word list, or use "Create a Custom Spelling Test" to type or paste your own list instead - duplicate words are ignored either way.
- Optionally split the list by difficulty (All Words, Easy, Medium, Challenging), and pick a quiz length (10, 20, 25, 50, or every word) and reading speed (Slow, Normal, or Fast).
- Start the test - each word is read aloud (or shown as text) in random order, one at a time, with a progress bar and live score tracking how far you've got.
- Type your answer and check it - you'll see whether you got it right, the correct spelling if you didn't, and your own answer stays visible so you can compare.
- Review your score, accuracy, and a list of any missed words at the end - retry just the missed words in a focused round, copy the results summary to your clipboard, or print it.
FAQ
How are the words spoken aloud?
Using your browser's built-in text-to-speech (the Web Speech API) - no audio files or backend service required. If your browser doesn't support it, the word is shown as text instead.
Can I use my own word list?
Yes - click "Create a Custom Spelling Test" from the grade selection screen, then type or paste any list you like, one word per line, before starting the test.
Can I hear a word again during the test?
Yes - click "Hear word again" at any point before submitting your answer.
Is this graded automatically?
Yes - your typed answer is compared to the correct spelling (case-insensitive), and a full results summary with a score is shown at the end.
Can I control how fast the words are read?
Yes - choose Slow, Normal, or Fast reading speed before you start the test, which is useful for younger learners or ESL students.
Can I save or share the results?
Yes - once the test is finished, use "Copy results" to copy a text summary to your clipboard, or "Print results" to print or save it as a PDF.
Do I need to sign up or download anything to use this spelling test maker?
No - it's completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and there's no account, install, or teacher sign-up required, unlike some spelling test tools that gate lists behind a login.
Can I use this to make a spelling test for a specific grade level?
Yes - pick any of the 9 built-in grade quizzes (Grade 1 through High School) to get straight into a practice test, or switch to "Create a Custom Spelling Test" to build one for any grade or skill level yourself. The built-in grade lists are a modest starter set grouped by approximate difficulty, not an official curriculum or spelling-bee standard, and the Slow reading speed is aimed at younger learners and ESL students who need more time between words.
Can I choose how many words are in the test?
Yes - pick a quiz length (10, 20, 25, 50, or every word in your list) before starting. The options shown are automatically limited to however many words you've entered, so you'll never be offered a length longer than your list.
Does it split my words by difficulty?
Yes - once you've entered at least 3 words, they're automatically grouped into Easy, Medium, and Challenging based on word length, so you can practice a subset instead of the whole list. This grouping is calculated from your own words, not an official curriculum list.
Can I retry just the words I got wrong?
Yes - after a test, if you missed any words, a "Retry missed words" button starts a focused round using only those words, with its own separate score.
What happens if I misspell a word?
You'll see the correct spelling right away along with what you typed, so you can compare the two before moving on to the next word.
Are the built-in grade word lists official curriculum lists?
No - they're a compact starter set (30 words per grade) chosen to roughly increase in difficulty from Grade 1 through High School, meant to get you practicing quickly. They aren't sourced from, or claimed to match, any specific school curriculum or spelling-bee standard. For curriculum-specific words, use "Create a Custom Spelling Test" and paste in your own list.
How we compare
| Feature | Online Tool Store | SpellingJoy | spellingforall.com | SpellingBeeWord.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sign-up or account required | ✓ | ✗ (teacher account for full features) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ready-made grade quizzes AND your own custom list | ✓ | ✓ (premade + custom) | ✗ (custom only) | ✗ (fixed grade lists only) |
| Any custom word list, free-form | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ (fixed grade-level word banks only) |
| Text-to-speech playback | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adjustable reading speed | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Choose a quiz length that fits your list | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Automatic Easy/Medium/Challenging grouping | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ (fixed per grade) |
| Retry only the words you missed, scored separately | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Full-test score summary at the end | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ (practice only, not graded) | ✗ |
| Copy or print a results summary | ✓ | ✓ (printable worksheets) | ✗ | ✗ |
| No app install | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Great for parents and teachers who want a quick, self-paced spelling test - start instantly with a ready-made grade quiz or build one from your own word list - with difficulty grouping, a flexible quiz length, and a missed-words retry round, no account and no ads.