Hard 'U' & 'I' Sounds
English Language: KS3, topic 1.1.1
Spelling Rules for the Hard 'U' Sound
The hard 'u' sound is spelt 'ou' in many words. Let's look at some common words spelt with 'ou'...
Young
Touch
Double
Trouble
Tough
Rough
Spelling Rules for the Hard 'I' Sound
The hard 'i' sound in words is often spelt with a 'y' everywhere apart from the end of words. Let's look at some words that are spelt with a 'y'...
Myth
- A myth is a traditional story. It can also be a story that lots of people think is true, but is actually false!
Gym
- A gym is a place people go to exercise.
Mystery
- A mystery is something that's isn't understood yet and still needs explaining.
- For example, detectives solve mysteries.
Egypt
- Egypt is a country in Africa.
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