Learn to spell the word list: Short /u/ spelled o using the spelling games on this page.
The short /u/ sound can be represented by the letter o in certain words, particularly when it appears before v, n, or th. Examples such as glove, done, and wonder illustrate this spelling rule. Dive into our collection of words that showcase this spelling pattern, and enhance your understanding of how to recognise and spell these common terms effectively.
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Fishy Business
A fishy game that bites!
Rain Drops
A spelling game for a rainy day.
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Asteroids
Out of this world spelling game!
Bouncing Anagram
A lively anagram spelling game.
Bouncing Anagram Extreme
An extreme anagram game!
Wild West
Get off your horse and spell.
Which Witch
Hangman with a twist.
Sticky Bugs
Catch bugs to spell the words.
Spelling Bee
A 'Spelling Bee' style game.
Cool Spelling
Chill Out!
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Learn more in Unit 6. Short vowels e.g. e or ea? o or u?
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