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What is the Long U sound?

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The Long U sound is pronounced like the letter 'U' itself, as in words like 'tooth', 'cute', and 'argue'.

Front

What is the Short U sound?

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The Short U sound is pronounced differently than the letter 'U', as in words like 'mumble' and 'cup'.

Front

Give an example of a word with a Long U sound.

Back

Tooth.

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Give an example of a word with a Short U sound.

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Mumble.

Front

What spelling pattern often indicates a Long U sound?

Back

The spelling patterns 'ue', 'u_e', and 'ew' often indicate a Long U sound.

Front

What spelling pattern often indicates a Short U sound?

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The spelling pattern 'u' often indicates a Short U sound.

Front

Is 'truth' a Long U or Short U word?

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Long U.

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Is 'mumble' a Long U or Short U word?

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Short U.

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Is 'cute' a Long U or Short U word?

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Long U.

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Is 'argue' a Long U or Short U word?

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Long U.