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The short /u/ sound can be represented by the letter o in certain words, particularly when it appears before v, n, or th. Examples such as glove, done, and wonder illustrate this spelling rule. Dive into our collection of words that showcase this spelling pattern, and enhance your understanding of how to recognise and spell these common terms effectively.
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love |
This letter comes with all my love.
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glove |
She has some new leather gloves.
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some |
Would you like some fish and chips?
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done |
At last I've done all my work.
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come |
I'll come round to your house.
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month |
I'm going on holiday next month.
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honey |
Bees make honey.
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money |
How much money do you need?
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oven |
Cook the beef in a very hot oven.
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wonder |
I wonder who will win the next game.
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cover |
Cover it up until it heals.
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govern |
He will govern in a firm but fair way.
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shovel |
Use that shovel to clear the snow.
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dozen |
A dozen eggs will be enough.
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other |
Let's walk on the other side of the street.
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brother |
Kate drew a sketch of her brother.
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another |
Tell us another joke.
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worry |
Don't worry about me, I'll be fine.
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Monday |
I love going to back to work each Monday.
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above |
A swallow was flying up above.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 6. Short vowels e.g. e or ea? o or u?
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Spelling Games: Short /u/ spelled oPlay interactive games to practice these words in a fun way.
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: Short /u/ spelled oCheck your spelling accuracy with this test.
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Handwriting Practice: Short /u/ spelled oPractice handwriting and spelling with interactive exercises.
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