Explore this spelling list: Long /oo/ spelled oo. Our page is packed with activities, games, and resources to help you succeed. Choose between games, tests, and downloadable activities to learn in a way that suits you.
Welcome to our list of words with the long /oo/ sound, most commonly spelled with oo. Here, you’ll find words like loose, goose, and balloon, where the vowel sound is long and clear. While oo sometimes makes a short sound—like in book—that’s not the case for these words.
Click on the speaker icon to hear how each word is pronounced. Take your time with these words. Try saying them out loud and writing them down. This will help you improve your reading and spelling skills. Enjoy your learning journey!
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loose |
The wire on the plug is loose.
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moose |
A moose is a large brown deer.
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noose |
The noose tightened.
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goose |
The magic goose laid golden eggs.
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doodle |
The artist was bored so she drew a quick doodle.
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poodle |
Her first dog was a poodle.
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baboon |
In the zoo, they went to see the baboon first.
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racoon |
The camp was ambushed by a wild racoon.
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balloon |
The family took a ride in a hot-air balloon.
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cartoon |
When they got home from school the kids watched a cartoon.
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lagoon |
We swam in the warm water of the lagoon.
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monsoon |
There may be floods in the monsoon season.
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bamboo |
The panda loves to eat bamboo.
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kangaroo |
Did you see a kangaroo during your visit to Australia?
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shampoo |
What shampoo do you use?
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tattoo |
He disliked his new tattoo.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 13. Spelling choices for /oo/ sound: oo, ou
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Spelling games using the word list: Long /oo/ spelled oo
Spelling Snowball
Winter spelling fun!
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!
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