One of the four ways of spelling the /er/ sound is using the letters ur. This list looks at a few of these ur words why not learn them now? As you go through the list, say each word aloud and listen to the vowel sound.
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nurse |
Jane is training to be a nurse.
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purple |
Mix red and blue to get purple.
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curl |
The dogs curl up on the couch.
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surf |
I love to surf.
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Thursday |
I went to the shop on Thursday.
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Saturday |
Jack goes swimming every Saturday.
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church |
It was very quiet in the church.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
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