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
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