OARor
OAR says “or”
OAR makes the “or” sound, like in 'oar', 'board', and 'roar'.
How this rule works
OAR is an r-controlled team saying “or” (the 'or' sound): oar, board, roar, soar, coarse.
Remember: Row the oar — oar, board, roar!
Examples
Words that use this rule
15 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
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