OEoo
OE says “oo”
In 'shoe' and 'canoe', the OE says the “oo” sound.
How this rule works
The letters OE together can say the “oo” sound, as in 'shoe' and 'canoe'. (In other words like 'toe' the OE says long O — those are different.)
Remember: Put on your shoe — OE says oo!
Examples
Words that use this rule
3 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
Exceptions
OE says long O in toe, hoe, foe. This /uː/ sound is only in shoe, canoe.
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