OURer
OUR says “er”
OUR can make the “er” sound (like 'er' in 'her'), in 'journey' and 'courage'.
How this rule works
In a few words OUR says the “er” sound (same as ER, IR, UR): journey, courage, nourish, flourish, courteous.
Remember: A journey takes courage — journey, courage!
Examples
Words that use this rule
6 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
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