UREoor
URE says “oor”
URE makes the “oor” sound, like in 'sure', 'cure', and 'pure'.
How this rule works
URE is an r-controlled team saying “oor” or “yoor”: sure, cure, pure, secure, mature. (Different from the -ture suffix in 'picture'.)
Remember: Are you sure it's pure — sure, cure, pure!
Examples
Words that use this rule
11 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
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