Spelling list: Long /oo/ spelled u-e

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.

rude	Is it rude to stare?
luke	My young nephew is called Luke.
fluke	The basketball team won by a fluke.
rule	They lived under the rule of a tyrant.
june	We have our school trip in June. *
prune	A dried plum is called a prune.
brute	The bully of the class was a brute.
flute	Play me a tune on your flute.
elude	The fox ran fast to elude the hunters.
salute	Do we have to salute our superiors?
exclude	We should be careful not to exclude anyone.
include	The road was widened to include a cycle path. *
absolute	I have absolute proof that he did it.
parachute	The skydiver released her parachute.