OORor
OOR says “or”
OOR can make the “or” sound, like in 'door' and 'floor'.
How this rule works
OOR says “or” (the 'or' sound) in door and floor. (In 'poor' it can say “oor”.)
Remember: Open the door — door, floor!
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
Can say /ʊər/ in 'poor'.
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