Use the Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check strategy to learn and remember spellings.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
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.
This word list was created by Spellzone. View more Spellzone course lists or curriculum word lists.
Learn more in Unit 6. Short vowels e.g. e or ea? o or u?
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