ORer
R-Controlled OR (as “er”)
After W, the letters OR say “er” instead of “or” — like 'word' and 'work'.
How this rule works
When OR follows W, it makes the “er” sound (same as ER, IR, UR). This is a small but predictable group of words. Companion rule to r_controlled_or.
Remember: W+OR sounds like ER — work, word, world!
Examples
Words that use this rule
20 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
Exceptions
Default OR sound /ɔːr/ is r_controlled_or.
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