EWyoo
EW says “yoo”
EW can say “yoo” with a Y-glide, like in 'few' and 'pew'.
How this rule works
EW usually says “oo” (flew, grew, chew), but after some consonants it keeps a Y-glide and says “yoo”: few, mew, pew, ewe.
Remember: EW can say yoo — few, mew, pew!
Examples
Words that use this rule
5 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
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