Spelling Word List: The short /oo/ sound

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Welcome to this list on the short /oo/ sound!

In this list, you will explore words where the letters oo create a sound similar to that in book or foot . These words are used in everyday conversation - learning them will help you build your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation. Notice how the sound is crisp yet brief, making it distinct from the long /oo/ sound found in other words.

As you work through examples like good, wood, and cook, you will gain confidence in spelling this pattern. Try a Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check activity to support your learning.

good I could see from his smile that he was in a good mood.
wood Could you chop some wood for the fire?
cook We cook in the kitchen.
look He tried not to look into the bright light.
soot The fireplace was covered in soot.
foot I dipped my foot in the freezing water.
wool Her new sweater was made from wool.

Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 13. Spelling choices for /oo/ sound: oo, ou

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Spring spelling gameSpringtime Spelling
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Egg hunt spelling gameEgg Hunt
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Against the clock Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.

Mayan Temple spelling gameMayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.

Monkey Business spelling gameMonkey Business
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Other word lists from Unit 13. Spelling choices for /oo/ sound: oo, ou

The long /oo/ sound
Long /oo/ spelled oo
Long /oo/ spelled ou
Long /oo/ spelled ui
Long /oo/ spelled u-e
Long /oo/ spelled ew This list contains British English spellings
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