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What are words that end y have a long U sound?

You're looking for words that end in "y" and have a long "u" sound. Here's the catch: the "y" at the end of a word doesn't usually make the "u" sound long.

The "y" at the end of a word usually makes a long "i" sound, like in "happy," "pretty," or "funny."

However, there are some exceptions where the "y" can be part of a vowel digraph that makes a long "u" sound. These are more common in British English:

* "ew" digraph:

* "few" - This is the most common example. The "ew" at the end creates the long "u" sound.

* "new"

* "due"

* "true"

* "ue" digraph:

* "blue" - The "ue" at the end makes the long "u" sound.

* "glue"

Let me know if you want to explore words with the "u" sound in other contexts!

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