Spelling r controlled ur, ir, er

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What is an 'r-controlled vowel'?

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An 'r-controlled vowel' is a vowel followed by the letter 'r' that changes the way the vowel is pronounced. Examples include 'ur', 'ir', and 'er'.

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Give an example of a word with 'ur'.

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'Burn' is an example of a word with 'ur'.

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Give an example of a word with 'ir'.

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'Bird' is an example of a word with 'ir'.

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Give an example of a word with 'er'.

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'Her' is an example of a word with 'er'.

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What sound does 'ur' make in words?

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The 'ur' sound is pronounced like 'er' in 'her'.

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What sound does 'ir' make in words?

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The 'ir' sound is pronounced like 'er' in 'her'.

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What sound does 'er' make in words?

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The 'er' sound is pronounced like 'er' in 'her'.

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What is the correct spelling for the sound 'er' in 'nurse'?

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'Nurse' is spelled with 'ur'.

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What is the correct spelling for the sound 'er' in 'word'?

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'Word' is spelled with 'or'.

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What is the correct spelling for the sound 'ur' in 'turn'?

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'Turn' is spelled with 'ur'.