Explore this spelling list: Long /oo/ spelled u-e. These activities are designed to help you ace spelling Long /oo/ spelled u-e. Try out the spelling games at the bottom of the page.
The split digraph u-e is a common way to spell the long /oo/ sound. You’ll find it in words like flute and rude. This spelling follows the pattern where a silent e at the end of the word helps change the vowel sound in the middle of the word from short to long.
Learning to identify when u-e makes the long /oo/ sound will improve your spelling confidence. Try a Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check spelling activity with these words to help you learn them.
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rude |
Is it rude to stare?
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luke |
My young nephew is called Luke.
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fluke |
The basketball team won by a fluke.
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rule |
They lived under the rule of a tyrant.
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june |
We have our school trip in June.
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prune |
A dried plum is called a prune.
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brute |
The bully of the class was a brute.
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flute |
Play me a tune on your flute.
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elude |
The fox ran fast to elude the hunters.
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salute |
Do we have to salute our superiors?
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exclude |
We should be careful not to exclude anyone.
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include |
The road was widened to include a cycle path.
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absolute |
I have absolute proof that he did it.
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parachute |
The skydiver released her parachute.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 13. Spelling choices for /oo/ sound: oo, ou
Spelling Practice: Long /oo/ spelled u-eMaster spelling with targeted practice sessions designed for this word list.
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Spelling Games: Long /oo/ spelled u-eReinforce your learning through exciting word games.
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: Long /oo/ spelled u-eCheck your spelling accuracy with this test.
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Handwriting Practice: Long /oo/ spelled u-eWrite these words to reinforce learning and improve recall.
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