"oo" Phonics Sort

Front

What sound does 'oo' make in 'look'?

Back

The 'oo' in 'look' sounds like /ʊ/.

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What sound does 'oo' make in 'hook'?

Back

The 'oo' in 'hook' sounds like /ʊ/.

Front

What sound does 'oo' make in 'wood'?

Back

The 'oo' in 'wood' sounds like /ʊ/.

Front

What sound does 'oo' make in 'pool'?

Back

The 'oo' in 'pool' sounds like /uː/.

Front

What sound does 'oo' make in 'food'?

Back

The 'oo' in 'food' sounds like /uː/.

Front

What is the difference between 'oo' in 'look' and 'oo' in 'pool'?

Back

'oo' in 'look' sounds like /ʊ/, while 'oo' in 'pool' sounds like /uː/.

Front

Can you give an example of a word with 'oo' that sounds like /ʊ/?

Back

An example is 'book'.

Front

Can you give an example of a word with 'oo' that sounds like /uː/?

Back

An example is 'moon'.

Front

What is a common rule for 'oo' sounds?

Back

'oo' can make two different sounds: /ʊ/ as in 'look' and /uː/ as in 'food'.

Front

What is the phonetic symbol for the sound in 'look'?

Back

The phonetic symbol is /ʊ/.