Long U

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

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An example of a word with the Long U sound is 'tube'.

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What are some common spellings for the Long U sound?

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Common spellings for the Long U sound include 'u', 'ue', 'ew', and 'oo'.

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What is a word that has the Long U sound spelled with 'ue'?

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A word that has the Long U sound spelled with 'ue' is 'blue'.

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What is a word that has the Long U sound spelled with 'ew'?

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A word that has the Long U sound spelled with 'ew' is 'few'.

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What is a word that has the Long U sound spelled with 'oo'?

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A word that has the Long U sound spelled with 'oo' is 'food'.

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How do you know if a word has a Long U sound?

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You can tell if a word has a Long U sound by sounding it out and checking if it sounds like the letter 'U'.

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What is the difference between Long U and Short U?

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Long U sounds like the letter 'U', while Short U sounds like 'uh', as in 'cup'.

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Can the Long U sound be at the beginning of a word?

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Yes, the Long U sound can be at the beginning of a word, such as in 'unicorn'.

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What is a word with the Long U sound at the end?

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A word with the Long U sound at the end is 'you'.