The sound /ou/ as in out, at the beginning or in the middle of a word, is often spelled with the letters ou. The only two cases where the ou sound is spelled with the letters ou at the end of the word are thou and miaou . This list looks at a few ou words.
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loud |
The baby gave a loud wail.
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proud |
Dad was very proud when I won first prize.
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noun |
A noun is a word that names someone or something.
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sour |
Lemons have a sour taste.
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scout |
He went to scout out a spot for dinner.
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shout |
He had to shout before he was heard.
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bound |
He's bound to want to come to the party.
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found |
I found my lost book.
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round |
I'll come round to your house.
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sound |
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