Short and Long Sounds of /oo/

Short and Long Sounds of /oo/

The long /oo/ sound is often seen in words like moon or spoon where the vowel sound is prolonged.

​Long /oo/ Sound

The short /oo/ is typically found in words like book or look, where the vowel sound in quick and closed.

​Short /oo/ Sound

Short and Long Sounds of /oo/

Open Ended

Can you think of some words with the short /oo/ sound?

Open Ended

Can you think of some words with the long /oo/ sound?

Multiple Choice

Now, lets practice recognizing the spelling patterns. What letters are commonly used to represent the short and long sounds we here in the words book and balloon?

• oo
• ai
• ee
• ou

Open Ended

Can you think of 2 words, one with the short /oo/ sound and one with the long /oo/ sound?