Identifying 'ou' Sound Patterns

This video tutorial explores the 'uh' sound made by the letters 'o' and 'u' in English words. It provides examples of words where 'o' and 'u' produce the 'uh' sound, such as 'Dutch' and 'cousin', and contrasts them with words where 'o' and 'u' make different sounds, like 'house' and 'route'. The video includes activities to help learners identify and spell words with the 'uh' sound, offering practice in distinguishing between different phonetic uses of 'o' and 'u'.

Which of the following words uses 'ou' to make the 'uh' sound?

• House

• Cousin

• Route

• Found

In which word does 'ou' not make the 'uh' sound?

• Country

• Tough

• Dutch

• Route

Which word contains the 'uh' sound made by 'ou'?

• Double

• Route

• House

• Found

Identify the word where 'ou' does not produce the 'uh' sound.

• South

• Trouble

• Nourish

• Courage

Which of these words uses 'ou' to make the 'uh' sound?

• Route

• Touch

• South

• Mouth

In the word 'Southern', does 'ou' make the 'uh' sound?

• Yes

• No

Does 'ou' make the 'uh' sound in 'South'?

• Yes

• No

In the word 'Mouth', does 'ou' produce the 'uh' sound?

• No

• Yes

Does 'ou' make the 'uh' sound in 'Flourish'?

• Yes

• No

Which word is spelled with 'ou' making the 'uh' sound?

• Route

• House

• Found

• Couple