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Decoding the Long OO Sound

Jul 29, 2023

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We already know that the letter u can make the long /oo/ sound in an open syllable. Remember, the long /u/ sound makes the /yoo/ sound. The long /oo/ sound doesn’t have the /y/ sound.


Introducing the Long OO Sound

Look at the pictures below. Pay attention to the letter making the long /oo/ sound.



the letter u can make the long oo sound



The letters oo can also make the long /oo/ sound. These letters make the long /oo/ sound in the middle or at the end of a syllable.


Look at the pictures below. Pay attention to the letters making the long /oo/ sound.


oo making the long oo sound



VCE syllables can also make the long /oo/ sound. Remember, in a VCE syllable, we hear the first vowel sound, the consonant sound, and the letter e is silent. Either the letters u or o can make the long /oo/ sound.


Look at the pictures below. Pay attention to the letters making the long /oo/ sound.


letter u vce syllables making long oo sound


letter o vce syllables making long oo sound


The letters ui can also make the long /oo/ sound in the middle of a syllable. Unlike other letter combinations, the letters ui do not make the long /u/ sound as well.


Look at the pictures below. Pay attention to the letters making the long /oo/ sound.


ui making long oo sound


The letters ue can make the long /oo/ sound. They also make the long /u/ sound. The sound you hear may depend on your accent.


Look at the pictures below. Pay attention to the letters making the long /oo/ sound.


ue making long oo sound



The letters ew can also make the long /oo/ sound. They also make the long /u/ sound. The sound you hear may depend on your accent.


Look at the pictures below. Pay attention to the letters making the long /oo/ sound.


ew making long oo sound


Some other vowel combinations make the long /oo/ sound. These are less common spellings of the long /oo/ sound.


OU – The letters ou can make the long /oo/ sound in the middle of a syllable.


OE – The letters oe can make the long /oo/ sound at the end of a syllable.


OUGH – The only base word I could find with the letters ough making the long /oo/ sound was through. Let me know if you can find other words.


Look at the pictures below. Pay attention to the letters making the long /oo/ sound.


irregular spellings of the long oo sound


The letter o can also make the long /oo/ sound. This is often the case in smaller function words.

Look at the words below. Pay attention to the letters making the long /oo/ sound.


o making long oo sound



Practice the Long OO Sound

The best way we can remember the sounds letters make is to practice. Our Learning to Read workbook has cards you can use to practice with the long /oo/ sound. You can also make your own notecards to practice letters and sounds. Just a few minutes of practice a day will make a huge difference!


Reading Words

Congratulations! You can now read more words! You can practice reading the words on the chart.

reading long oo sound words

Writing Practice

You can also practice writing words with the long /oo/ sound. Make sure you follow explicit handwriting instructions to ensure you are writing efficiently. Writing efficiently is a huge part of building writing stamina.


Video Guidance

Check out our video on the long /oo/ sound.



You can use this video to prepare for a lesson with your student, or your student can work with the video independently.


LEARNING TO DECODE PROGRAM

Take your learning to the next level with our Learning to Read Workbook!


learning to read at home workbook

Learning to read is a systematic process that requires explicit instruction. Our learning to read program breaks down every sound students need to know to learn how to read. Every step of the program includes picture examples, sound practice, reading practice, and writing practice.


The best part of the program is that anyone who is a competent reader can help a student through the program. Use our webpages, videos, and the pages in the workbook to guide your student’s learning. Students work through the program at their own pace. This is a perfect supplement to what students are learning in school.


Learning to Decode Scope and Sequence

Letter S

Letter A

Letter T

Letter P

Letter M

Letter D

Letter E

Letter C

Letter H

Letter R

Letter I

Letter N

Letter B

Letter F

Letter G

Letter K

Letter J

Letter O

Letter L

Letter U

Digraph CK

Digraph SH

Letter V

Letter W

Digraph CH

Letter Y

Letter Z

Unvoiced TH

Voiced TH

Letter X

Trigraph TCH

Trigraph DGE

Long A VCE Syllable

Sounds of the Letter Y

Soft C Sound

Soft G Sound

Long E VCE Syllable

Long I VCE Syllable

Long O VCE Syllable

Long U VCE Syllable

Open Syllables

The /F/ Sound

Consonant + LE Syllable

Long A Sound

AR Sound

Long O Sound

OR Sound

Long E Sound

ER Sound

Long I Sound

Long U Sound

S, SS, ES, and SE at the End of Words

Long OO Sound

Short OO Sound

V Sound at the End of Words

Short A Sound

Short E Sound

Sounds of WH

Short I Sound

NG Sound

Short O Sound

Short U Sound

OI Sound

N Sound

AW Sound

M Sound

OW Sound

K Sound

Schwa Sound

R Sound

AIR Sound

T Sound

EER Sound

L Sound

S Sound

W Sound

Silent L

CH Sound

SH Sound

Z Sound

ZH Sound



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