Long U Sound Identification and Transformation

This video tutorial introduces the long U sound, which has two variations: 'U' and 'Ooh'. The instructor guides viewers through pronunciation exercises, demonstrating how adding an 'e' to words like 'cut' and 'tub' changes their sounds to 'cute' and 'tube'. Example sentences are provided to reinforce learning, such as 'Duke had a mute mule' and 'June has a cute flute'. The video concludes with a brief summary and encouragement to practice.

What are the two sounds of the long U?

• a and e

• u and ooh

• i and o

• e and ooh

Which of the following words changes to have a long U sound when an 'e' is added?

• cot

• cut

• cat

• kit

What is the long U sound in the word 'cute'?

• ooh

• ah

• u

• ee

Which of the following words changes to have a long U sound 'u' when an 'e' is added?

• mat

• mut

• mot

• met

Which word has the long U sound 'ooh' when an 'e' is added?

• tip

• tap

• tab

• tub

What is the long U sound in the word 'tube'?

• ah

• u

• ooh

• ee

What is the long U sound in the word 'mute'?

• ooh

• ee

• ah

• u

Which of the following words does not have a long U sound when an 'e' is added?

• run

• cut

• tub

• mut

Which of the following words changes to have a long U sound 'ooh' when an 'e' is added?

• cub

• tab

• cab

• tub

Which sentence contains a word with the long U sound 'u'?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• Duke had a mute mule.

• June has a cute flute.

• Luke is a Rude Dude.