* Long "u" is usually spelled "oo": Think of words like "food," "moon," or "flute." The "oo" combination creates the long "u" sound.
* "U" at the end of a syllable is usually short: Think of words like "cut," "sun," or "drum." The "u" at the end of the syllable has a short "uh" sound.
However, there are some exceptions:
* Proper nouns: Some proper nouns like "June" or "Zulu" do have a long "u" sound at the end of a syllable.
* Words with "ue" at the end: Words like "due," "true," and "glue" have a long "u" sound even though they end in "ue".
* Some words with "ew": Words like "few" and "new" also have a long "u" sound, though this is spelled "ew."
So, while it's not super common, there are a few words that do have a long "u" sound at the end of a syllable. Let me know if you'd like to play a word game or explore more examples!