U_Eoo
Silent E with U — “oo” (Magic E)
Same u-consonant-e Magic E pattern, but after L, R, S, or J the U says 'oo' instead of 'yoo' — like 'rule' and 'rude'.
How this rule works
Same u-consonant-e spelling, but when the U follows L, R, S, or J, the Y-glide drops and the sound is pure “oo”. Companion to silent_e_u_e.
Remember: After L, R, S, J — magic E makes U say oo!
Examples
Words that use this rule
26 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
Exceptions
Default /juː/ is silent_e_u_e.
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