Phonics LONG U sound

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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'. It can be found in words like 'blue', 'true', and 'glue'.

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Write a word that rhymes with 'spoon'.

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moon, soon, cartoon, toon, noon.

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What is a common spelling for the LONG U sound?

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The LONG U sound can be spelled as 'ue', 'ew', 'u', or 'oo'.

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Give an example of a word with the LONG U sound spelled 'ue'.

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blue.

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Give an example of a word with the LONG U sound spelled 'ew'.

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few.

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Give an example of a word with the LONG U sound spelled 'u'.

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unicorn.

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Give an example of a word with the LONG U sound spelled 'oo'.

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moon.

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What is a rhyme?

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A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often at the end of the words.

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What is the LONG U sound in the word 'tune'?

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The LONG U sound in 'tune' is pronounced like 'you'.

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter in the alphabet that represents a speech sound made without any closure in the vocal tract. The vowels are A, E, I, O, U.