oo Vowel Sound

The "oo" vowel sound can be found in words such as "moon", "book", and "spoon". It can be pronounced in two different ways - as in "moon" (long /uː/) and as in "book" (short /ʊ/).

Long "oo" Sound (uː)

Words with the long "oo" sound often have the following spelling patterns: "oo", "ue", "ew", "u_e".

Example: moon, soon, spoon, balloon, blue, clue, true, grew, tune, flute

Short "oo" Sound (ʊ)

Words with the short "oo" sound often have the following spelling patterns: "oo", "u", "ou".

Example: book, look, took, wood, good, hood, cook, foot, put, could

Study Guide

Here are some activities to help you practice the "oo" vowel sound:

Read aloud a list of words containing the "oo" vowel sound.
Write sentences using words with the "oo" vowel sound.
Identify and highlight the "oo" vowel sound in a passage from a book or a story.
Play word games or quizzes focusing on the "oo" vowel sound.

Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep practicing the "oo" vowel sound to become more familiar with its pronunciation and spelling patterns.