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The short vowel sound /o/ is commonly spelled with the letter o. This pattern appears in various words, such as of, odd, and often. Recognising this spelling can help you improve your overall spelling skills and build your vocabulary.
Our list of o words includes familiar terms, like office and orange, that demonstrate how this sound is used in everyday language. By exploring these examples, you’ll see how versatile this spelling can be.
Understanding how to spell and use these words correctly will improve your writing and communication. Dive into the list and discover how the short /o/ sound fits into the words you use every day.
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of |
The height of the Eiffel Tower is 300m.
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off |
We set off from Florida for a week's cruise.
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odd |
That horse has a very odd gait.
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october |
Halloween is the end of October.
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object |
A tube shaped object is a cylinder.
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observe |
As a sign of respect, we will observe a minute's silence at 11.00 am.
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offer |
Tom was selfish not to offer me a lift.
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office |
I'll call your office to say you are sick.
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often |
Stray cats are often very thin.
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olive |
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opera |
You can go to the opera at the Sydney Opera House.
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operate |
Dr Brown had no alternative but to operate on the patient.
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orange |
James would like an orange juice.
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oscar |
'The very essence of romance is uncertainty' - Oscar Wilde.
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bottom |
Dredge the mud form the bottom of the river.
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cotton |
Thread can be made of cotton or nylon.
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dollar |
Can you change a $50 dollar bill?
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golf |
He won the golf match by one stroke.
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hospital |
He went to hospital so they could mend his wound.
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modern |
Modern warfare uses computers.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 6. Short vowels e.g. e or ea? o or u?
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