Study the word list: Short /u/ spelled ou
In these words the short sound /u/ is spelled with the letters ou.
Spellzone list

touch
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Do not touch the objects on display.
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young
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The room was full of young men.
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double
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Double click to open the document.
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trouble
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Please take the trouble to get things done well.
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couple
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Jack and Jill make a lovely couple.
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country
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China is the country with the most people.
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cousin
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My young cousin is coming to stay.
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courage
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I admire her courage.
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encourage
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You need to encourage people to work to their best.
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flourish
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These plants will flourish in full sun.
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nourish
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Nourish the soil with compost.
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rough
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The path was rough and rocky.
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tough
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This meat is far too tough to eat.
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enough
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A dozen eggs will be enough.
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Learn about these words in Unit 6. Short vowels e.g. e or ea? o or u?