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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fur |
The bear has thick fur.
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blur |
His vision began to blur.
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nurse |
Jane is training to be a nurse.
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purse |
A thief seized my mother's purse.
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purple |
Mix red and blue to get purple.
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burst |
Don't burst that balloon.
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burn |
Our new stove can burn wood or coal.
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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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turf |
We cut a piece of turf from the ground.
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church |
It was very quiet in the church.
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curve |
The racing car sped around the curve of the track.
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return |
It's time for us to return home.
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