Spelling list: o words

The short vowel sound /o/ is commonly spelled with the letter o. This pattern appears in various words, such as of, odd, and often. Recognising this spelling can help you improve your overall spelling skills and build your vocabulary.

Our list of o words includes familiar terms, like office and orange, that demonstrate how this sound is used in everyday language. By exploring these examples, you’ll see how versatile this spelling can be.

Understanding how to spell and use these words correctly will improve your writing and communication. Dive into the list and discover how the short /o/ sound fits into the words you use every day.

of	The height of the Eiffel Tower is 300m.
off	We set off from Florida for a week's cruise.
odd	That horse has a very odd gait.
october	Halloween is the end of October. *
object	A tube shaped object is a cylinder.
observe	As a sign of respect, we will observe a minute's silence at 11.00 am. *
offer	Tom was selfish not to offer me a lift.
office	I'll call your office to say you are sick.
often	Stray cats are often very thin.
olive
opera	You can go to the opera at the Sydney Opera House. *
operate	Dr Brown had no alternative but to operate on the patient. *
orange	James would like an orange juice.
oscar	'The very essence of romance is uncertainty' - Oscar Wilde.
bottom	Dredge the mud form the bottom of the river.
cotton	Thread can be made of cotton or nylon.
dollar	Can you change a $50 dollar bill?
golf	He won the golf match by one stroke.
hospital	He went to hospital so they could mend his wound.
modern	Modern warfare uses computers.