Long /u/ Sound (magic e)

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What is the long /u/ sound?

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The long /u/ sound is a vowel sound that is pronounced like the letter 'u' in words such as 'flute' and 'cube.'

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What is a magic e?

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A magic e is an 'e' at the end of a word that makes the vowel before it say its name (the long sound). For example, in 'flute,' the magic e makes the 'u' say /u/.

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Give an example of a word with a long /u/ sound.

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Flute.

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What happens to the vowel sound when a magic e is added?

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The vowel sound changes from a short sound to a long sound.

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What is the long /u/ sound in the word 'cube'?

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The long /u/ sound is pronounced like 'you'.

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What does the word 'replied' mean?

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To answer.

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Identify the long /u/ sound in the word 'cute.'

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The long /u/ sound is pronounced like 'you.'

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What is the difference between 'flute' and 'fute'?

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'Flute' has a long /u/ sound because of the magic e, while 'fute' does not exist in English.

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What is a common mistake when spelling words with a long /u/ sound?

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Spelling it with a short vowel sound, like 'cubbe' instead of 'cube.'

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means a small block used in games?

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Cube.