OW/OU Spelling

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'a numerical value equal to 10 times 100'?

Back

thousand

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to vibrations that travel through the air and can be heard?

Back

sound

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that can refer to bending forward or a type of weapon?

Back

bow

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces?

Back

pound

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a large number of people gathered together?

Back

crowd

Front

What is the rule for spelling words with 'ow' and 'ou'?

Back

'ow' is often used in words that have a sound like 'ow' (e.g., 'cow'), while 'ou' is used in words that have a sound like 'ou' (e.g., 'cloud').

Front

Provide an example of a word that uses 'ow' and means 'to produce a sound'.

Back

howl

Front

Provide an example of a word that uses 'ou' and means 'to make a loud noise'.

Back

shout

Front

What is the difference in pronunciation between 'ow' and 'ou' in English?

Back

'ow' typically has a diphthong sound as in 'cow', while 'ou' can have a more rounded sound as in 'cloud'.

Front

What is a common mistake when spelling words with 'ow' and 'ou'?

Back

Confusing the two spellings, such as writing 'soud' instead of 'sound'.