ou (out, cloud): word list
25 words for grade 2. Words grouped by spelling pattern.
Diphthongs and vowel pairs like these make a sound that glides or changes. Students often need to memorize which spelling is used.
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| Word | Syllables | Estimated grade |
|---|---|---|
| out | 1 | K |
| loud | 1 | 1 |
| cloud | 1 | K |
| house | 1 | K |
| mouse | 1 | 1 |
| found | 1 | 2 |
| sound | 1 | 1 |
| round | 1 | 1 |
| ground | 1 | K |
| shout | 1 | 2 |
| count | 1 | K |
| mouth | 1 | K |
| south | 1 | 2 |
| proud | 1 | 1 |
| scout | 1 | 2 |
| hour | 2 | 1 |
| pound | 1 | 2 |
| mound | 1 | 2 |
| sprout | 1 | 1 |
| trout | 1 | 2 |
| ouch | 1 | 2 |
| couch | 1 | K |
| pouch | 1 | 2 |
| about | 2 | 3 |
| around | 2 | 2 |
Grades are estimates of when a word is first taught. Source: Written for this site
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