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