Explore this spelling list: Short /u/ spelled u. This page is filled with fun activities, spelling games, and resources to aid in your spelling journey. Explore the various learning activities and complete a spelling test to evaluate your progress.
The short /u/ sound is typically represented by the letter u. You can find this spelling in words such as under, umpire, and lunch. Understanding this spelling rule is essential for learning many English words.
Our collection of u words features everyday terms, like hungry and puppy, which illustrate how this sound functions in different contexts. Familiarising yourself with these examples will enhance your reading and writing skills.
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under |
England spent 64 years under Queen Victoria’s rule.
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ugly |
Grotesque can mean very ugly.
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umpire |
The umpire blew his whistle.
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uncle |
Uncle Bill is my closest relative.
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until |
Wait here until I get back.
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button |
I need to sew a button on my shirt.
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drunk |
The white milk is best drunk cold.
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hungry |
My dog is always hungry.
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lunch |
Have a biscuit with your lunch.
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puppy |
Your new puppy is adorable.
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sudden |
Her sudden death was a great tragedy.
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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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Spelling games using the word list: Short /u/ spelled u
Bouncing Baubles
Christmas spelling!
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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