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Some words do not need ow to spell the long /o/sound on the end of the word they just have o on its own.
Many of these words come from other languages, often because they are foods, animals or musical terms.
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taco |
I like a taco filled with spicy meat.
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piano |
I was taught to play the piano.
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radio |
I adore listening to songs on the radio.
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mango |
I love mango ice cream.
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echo |
Shout across the valley to hear the echo.
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memo |
Send me a memo about the meeting.
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video |
You can freeze the video at any time.
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torpedo |
The submarine loaded the torpedo.
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studio |
A recording studio should be sound proof.
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hero |
The film's hero killed the villain.
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flamingo |
The flamingo is swimming in the lake.
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avocado |
Jenny peeled a avocado ready for her lunch.
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tornado |
A tornado is a natural disaster.
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soprano |
A soprano singer has a high voice.
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bongo |
We danced to the beat of the bongo drum.
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patio |
I have a new awning for my patio.
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espresso |
Espresso is very strong coffee.
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gecko |
A gecko is a small lizard.
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yo-yo |
My son loves playing with his yo-yo.
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