Long u (u_e): word list
19 words for grade 1. Words grouped by spelling pattern.
In silent-e words the final e is not pronounced but makes the vowel say its name, as in cake and bike.
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| Word | Syllables | Estimated grade |
|---|---|---|
| cube | 1 | K |
| tube | 1 | 1 |
| cute | 1 | 1 |
| mule | 1 | 1 |
| huge | 1 | 1 |
| fuse | 1 | 1 |
| use | 1 | 2 |
| rule | 1 | 1 |
| flute | 1 | 1 |
| prune | 1 | 1 |
| tune | 1 | 1 |
| dune | 1 | 1 |
| mute | 1 | 1 |
| fume | 1 | 1 |
| rude | 1 | 1 |
| brute | 1 | 1 |
| plume | 1 | 1 |
| spruce | 1 | 1 |
| duke | 1 | 1 |
Grades are estimates of when a word is first taught. Source: Written for this site
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