Spelling list: Short /u/ spelled o

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.

love	This letter comes with all my love.
glove	She has some new leather gloves.
some	Would you like some fish and chips?
done	At last I've done all my work.
come	I'll come round to your house.
month	I'm going on holiday next month.
honey	Bees make honey.
money	How much money do you need?
oven	Cook the beef in a very hot oven.
wonder	I wonder who will win the next game.
cover	Cover it up until it heals.
govern	He will govern in a firm but fair way.
shovel	Use that shovel to clear the snow.
dozen	A dozen eggs will be enough.
other	Let's walk on the other side of the street.
brother	Kate drew a sketch of her brother.
another	Tell us another joke.
worry	Don't worry about me, I'll be fine.
Monday	I love going to back to work each Monday.
above	A swallow was flying up above.