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UIoo

UI Vowel Team

UI makes the long U sound, like in 'fruit' and 'suit'.

How this rule works

The vowel team UI makes the long U sound “oo”. Examples: fruit, suit, juice, bruise, cruise.

Remember: UI says oo — fruit, suit, juice!

Examples

fruitsuitjuicebruisecruise

Words that use this rule

13 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.

acuitybruisecontinuitycruisefruitfruitwoodingenuityjuicejuicypursuitsuitsuitablesuitcase

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