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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.

Learn more about these words in Unit 7. Long vowels e.g ee, ea or y? oa, o-e, or ow? u-e, ue, or ew?

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cue
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cue
due
hue
sue
argue
ensue
issue
pursue
queue
rescue
revue
subdue
statue
tissue
value
virtue
avenue
barbecue
continue

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ai words - set 2
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