LONG VOWEL U

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What is a long vowel U?

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A long vowel U is a vowel sound that is pronounced like the letter 'U'. It often occurs in words like 'blue', 'true', and 'flute'.

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Give an example of a word with a long vowel U.

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An example of a word with a long vowel U is 'tube'.

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What sound does the long vowel U make?

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The long vowel U makes the sound /juː/ as in 'unicorn'.

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What is the difference between a long vowel and a short vowel?

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A long vowel sounds like the name of the letter, while a short vowel has a different sound. For example, the short vowel U sounds like /ʌ/ as in 'cup'.

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List three words that contain the long vowel U sound.

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1. June 2. Mule 3. Use

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What is a silent E?

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A silent E is an 'E' at the end of a word that is not pronounced but makes the vowel before it long. For example, in 'cute', the E is silent and makes the U long.

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How does adding a silent E change the vowel sound?

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Adding a silent E at the end of a word changes the vowel sound from short to long. For example, 'hat' becomes 'hate'.

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What is a diphthong?

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A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable, like in 'coin'.

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Can you name a word that has a diphthong with U?

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Yes, the word 'out' has a diphthong with U.

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What is the rule for long vowel sounds in open syllables?

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In open syllables, the vowel is usually long. For example, in 'mu-sic', the U is long.