Spelling list: ue words

In English, the ue spelling pattern is often used to represent the long /u/ sound. This sound is commonly heard in words like blue, clue, and rescue.

When spelling the long /u/ sound with the ue pattern, remember that it is usually found at the end of a word after a consonant. For example, in the word cue, the consonant c is followed by the ue pattern.

It's important to be aware of this spelling pattern when encountering new words to avoid confusion. Test yourself on the examples in this word list to help you get used to how ue is often found at the end of a word.

cue
In the game of snooker, you hit the ball with a cue. *
due
The plane was delayed due to fog.
hue
The sky had a reddish hue at sunset.
sue
She threatened to sue him.
argue
Why do you always argue with me?
ensue
I am sure chaos will ensue.
issue
I want to discuss the issue. *
pursue
A lion will pursue its prey across the grassy plain.
queue
There was a long queue of cars at the lights.
rescue
The rescue helicopter pulled him from the sea.
revue
There were some new songs in the revue.
subdue
The audience was silent and she had to subdue her instinct to scream when the ghost appeared.
statue
There is a famous nude statue in the museum.
tissue
Would you like a tissue?
value
The approximate value for the house was $300,000.
virtue
The prophets were men of virtue.
avenue
There is a large avenue of trees in the park.
barbecue
Dan cooked the chicken on the barbecue.
continue
We need to assess this situation before we continue.