Long /oo/ and Short /oo/

Front

What is the long /oo/ sound?

Back

The long /oo/ sound is pronounced like 'oo' in 'moon' or 'food'. It is a vowel sound that is elongated.

Front

What is the short /oo/ sound?

Back

The short /oo/ sound is pronounced like 'oo' in 'book' or 'look'. It is a vowel sound that is shorter in duration.

Front

Give an example of a word with the long /oo/ sound.

Back

An example is 'choose'.

Front

Give an example of a word with the short /oo/ sound.

Back

An example is 'book'.

Front

What is the correct spelling for the sound /oo/ in 'proof'?

Back

The correct spelling is 'proof'.

Front

What is the correct spelling for the sound /oo/ in 'bloom'?

Back

The correct spelling is 'bloom'.

Front

What is the correct spelling for the sound /oo/ in 'push'?

Back

The correct spelling is 'push'.

Front

What is the correct spelling for the sound /oo/ in 'brook'?

Back

The correct spelling is 'brook'.

Front

How do you identify the long /oo/ sound in a word?

Back

Look for the letters 'oo' that create a sound like 'oo' in 'moon'.

Front

How do you identify the short /oo/ sound in a word?

Back

Look for the letters 'oo' that create a sound like 'oo' in 'book'.