Spelling list: Long /oo/ spelled ui

Welcome to our list of words the long /oo/ sound represented by the letters ui. Though this spelling is not as frequent as oo, you will see it in many everyday words such as juice and suit.


As you study these words, listen carefully to the sound the ui spelling creates. Try a Listen and Spell test to check your understanding.

juice
Fruit juice is good for your health.
cruise
We set off from Florida for a week's cruise.
bruise
I have a bruise on my knee. *
suit
Jane has a new suit for her new job.
suitcase
Your suitcase is very heavy. *
recruit
She was a new recruit in the army.
suitable
The course is suitable for pupils of all abilities.