Spelling list: Long /oo/ spelled ou

Did you know that the letters ou can make the long /oo/ sound? While ou is often found in words with different pronunciations, in this list, it creates the same sound you hear in group, through, and youth.

This spelling isn’t as common as oo in words like moon or food, but learning to spot it will help you read and spell with confidence. Pay close attention to how these words are used in sentences, and click on each one to explore its meaning and pronunciation. The more you work with these words, the easier spelling will become!

youth	The youth hostel is located near Holland Park. *
mousse	I love chocolate mousse.
group	The girls went to see their favourite pop group.
routine	After many years, she became bored of her daily routine.
coupon	She cut the coupon out of the newspaper.
goulash	Goulash is a meat dish made with paprika pepper.
acoustic	I have a new acoustic guitar.
through	He kicked the ball through the window.
wound	He went to hospital so they could mend his wound.
troupe	The troupe of dancers all wore blue.