UEyoo
UE Vowel Team (“yoo”)
After most other consonants, UE keeps a Y-glide — like 'rescue' and 'value'.
How this rule works
When UE follows a consonant other than L, R, S, or J, it usually says “yoo” — with a Y-glide at the start. Companion rule to vowel_team_ue.
Remember: UE after most consonants — YOO!
Examples
Words that use this rule
9 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
Exceptions
Default /uː/ (after L, R, S, J) is vowel_team_ue.
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