Spelling list: o-e words - set 1

A split digraph is a spelling pattern where two letters, typically a vowel and an "e," work together to create a single sound in a word, even though they are separated by another letter. In this list, split diagraph o-e is used to spell the long /o/ sound. By adding the e, you make the o say its name.

Here are some examples of how adding an e turns a short /o/ sound into a long /o/ sound:

Cod + e = code

Hop + e = hope

Robe + e = robe

Click on the speaker icon next to each word. Can you hear the long /o/ sounds?

robe
A kimono is a Japanese robe.
globe
Climate change will affect people across the globe.
code
The spy knew the secret code. *
joke
The joke was funny. *
smoke
The fire made lots of smoke. *
stroke
He won the golf match by one stroke.
stole
He did not have a clue who stole his bike.
dome
The mosque has a dome on the roof.
home
The home team had the advantage.
bone
Have you ever broken a bone?
stone
His sculpture was carved from a block of stone.
hope
I hope you come to my party. *
slope
She slid down the slope. *
hose
The hose spat out a jet of water.
vote
Please vote for me to be school captain. *
quote
The news reporter asked to quote him.
stove
The fire started to crackle in the stove.
froze
The pipes froze and now they leak.
chose
He chose to abstain from alcohol.