OUoo (as in book)
OU says “oo”
OU can say the short “oo” sound (like 'book'), in 'could', 'would', and 'should'.
How this rule works
In the helper words could, would, and should, OULD says “ood” (rhyming with 'good') — the OU makes the short OO sound and the L is silent.
Remember: Could, would, should — all sound alike!
Examples
Words that use this rule
4 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
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