Long u Words resources for kids! Teach students all about long u vowel sounds using our free printable pdfs like word lists, posters, flashcards, charts, worksheets, and more! Build their reading, writing, and spelling abilities even more with our READ Curriculum!
What is a Long u Word?
The long u sound is part of 5 long vowel sounds: a, e, i, o, and u. All of these ‘long’ vowel sounds say their name, unlike short vowel sounds. Long u says /u/ like in mule. There are several spelling patterns of long vowel ‘u’ sounds including u_e (or silent e), ew, ue, and ui. All of our posters and charts include practical examples to help kids identify the long u sound with ease.
U says its long sound in an open syllable, which is any syllable that ends with a vowel. For long u sounds, an example includes “mule” or mu/le with the u_e sound or “clue” pronounced cl/ue which ends with -ue.
Long u Word List
This long u-word list separates our long u vowel sound words into different spelling patterns. It is perfect for more advanced learners or upper elementary grades.
Long u Words Poster
This long u-words poster shows the various spelling patterns used to create the long u vowel sound. This makes a great classroom chart or student reference guide.
Words with Long u Chart List
Long u word chart with pictures. This chart also shows the different long u vowel sounds and how they are made by different letters.
Examples of Long u Words
As a teacher, it’s essential to have short and relatable examples of long ”u’ words that kids can remember easily. Consider words like “clue” with an open syllable. An open syllable contains a long sound at the end of the syllable. You can hear the “u” in cl-ue. Additionally, words like “blue” and “fruit” showcase the long “u” sound using other long u sounds. Utilizing these examples in teaching can aid students in recognizing and utilizing the correct spellings of the long ‘u’ sounds in their everyday vocabulary and reading comprehension.
4 Spelling Patterns for Long U
Below is a list of vowel team words based on spelling patterns of long u vowel sounds. These long u vowel words include beginning, middle, and beginning sounds with blends and digraphs.
Blends in Long u Words
Blends are when two or more consonants hang out together in a word, like “fl” in “flute”; they’re buddies, and they make the “fl” sound when you say the word, like “flue”.
Digraphs in Long u Words
Digraphs can be decoded where there are two vowels together to produce one sound, such as “ue” in “clue”. See a breakdown of the digraph examples below, along with a huge and practical list to print for your beginner readers or elementary-age students learning to decode short and easy words.
- “ew” as in:
- brew
- crew
- flew
- “ue” as in:
- blue
- cue
- glue
- “ui” at the end of a word, as in:
- fruit
- ruin
- cruise
U_E Words (or Long u with silent e)
This long u word list contains u_e words or “silent e” words. It’s an easy to use list of words that contain letter u where the sounds says it’s name and follows the pattern VCe (vowel-consonant-e). Some teachers like to say the e is magic or stays silent.
- cube
- fume
- mule
- yule
- rule
- tube
- huge
- cute
- dune
- fuse
- June
- mute
- tune
EW Long U Vowel Words
This list contains EW spelling patterns or digraphs that are every day words for kids to understand easily and apply to their growing reading comprehension.
- brew
- crew
- flew
- grew
- news
- pew
- screw
- stew
UE Long u Vowel Words
Our list of UE Long u Words are great examples of digraphs and are specifically chosen for elementary school kids to learn how to read seeing easy and practical spelling patterns.
- blue
- cue
- argue
- rescue
- clue
- fuel
- glue
- statue
- tissue
- true
- rescue
UI Long U Vowel Words
Our ui digraph list for long u Words contains words which are designed for beginner readers.
- suit
- fruit
- juice
- cruise
- bruise
- squid
- fluid
- ruin
Long U Word Flashcard Set
These Long u Vowel Flashcards are perfect for students learning how to read. They show a spelling pattern and are sorted conveniently for teachers. Plus, we’ve included a bonus set of picture long u flashcards! These make a great learning tool so make sure you check out our learning game mat for matching game ideas!
Also, don’t miss out on downloading a set of our CVCe Flashcards for more exciting patterns in phonics reading when your students are ready for the next level!
Long u Word Flashcards Set 1
Printable long u flashcards feature a variety of long u words. There’s something for every learning environment, from open to closed syllables, digraphs, blends, and more.
Long u Word Flashcards Set 2
Printable long u flashcards feature a variety of long u words. There’s something for every learning environment, from open to closed syllables, digraphs, blends, and more.
Long u Word Flashcards Set 3
Printable long u flashcards feature a variety of long u words. There’s something for every learning environment, from open to closed syllables, digraphs, blends, and more.
Long u Word Flashcards Set 4
Printable long u flashcards feature a variety of long u words. There’s something for every learning environment, from open to closed syllables, digraphs, blends, and more.
Long U Words Picture Flashcard Set
Download these adorable picture card sets with long u words and their respective objects designed for young students learning how to read. Don’t forget to use our non-consumable learning mats below which help students match pictures with our word flashcards above.
Long u Words Picture Flashcards Set 1
Long u word flashcards with matching pictures are a great visual resource. These printable flashcards can be used in game play, reading practice, and more!
Long u Words Picture Flashcards Set 2
Long I word flashcards with matching pictures are a great visual resource. These printable flashcards can be used in game play, reading practice, and more!
Long u Words Picture Flashcard Set 3
Long I word flashcards with matching pictures are a great visual resource. These printable flashcards can be used in game play, reading practice, and more!
Long u Words Picture Flashcard Set 4
Long I word flashcards with matching pictures are a great visual resource. These printable flashcards can be used in game play, reading practice, and more!
Long u Words Games and Worksheets
Make the most of our fun Long u activities in your classroom or homeschool setup by using each tool for practice or as helpful guides. When you include our all about Long u words printables, you’ll set up a lively learning space that works for different ways of learning, making sure your students have a blast while they learn!
Long u Words BINGO Set 1
Our long u BINGO game is a fun and engaging way for your students to practice reading long u vowel words. Each card has 24 long u words listed and a free space in the middle!
Long u Words BINGO Set 2
Our long u BINGO game is fun and engaging for your students who need to practice reading long u vowel words. Each card has 24 long u words listed and a free space in the middle!
Long u Words BINGO Set 3
Our long u BINGO game is fun and engaging for your students who need to practice reading long u vowel words. Each card has 24 long u words listed and a free space in the middle!
Long u Words BINGO Set 4
Our long u BINGO game is fun and engaging for your students who need to practice reading long u vowel words. Each card has 24 long u words listed and a free space in the middle!
Long u Words BINGO Set 5
Our long u BINGO game is fun and engaging for your students who need to practice reading long u vowel words. Each card has 24 long u words listed and a free space in the middle!
Long u Words BINGO Set 6
Our long u BINGO game is fun and engaging for your students who need to practice reading long u vowel words. Each card has 24 long u words listed and a free space in the middle!
Long u Words BINGO Calling Card 1
These calling cards can be used with the long u BINGO game above. Print, laminate, and cut them out to play BINGO!
Long u Words BINGO Calling Card 2
These calling cards can be used with the long u BINGO game above. Print, laminate, and cut them out to play BINGO!
Long U Words Games and Worksheets
These learning mats allow students to problem solve by matching our word flashcards with picture flashcards. Plus, use homemade playdough and stamps for extra fun!
We’ve also included worksheets to help students spell, write, match, dab, cut and paste, and color long u words for hours of fun!
Long u Words Game Mat
This universal game mat makes playing long u vowel games fun and easy. Use this mat with our word lists and picture lists, and find those long u sounds!
Spelling Words with Long u Worksheet
Are your students learning to read and write? This long vowel worksheet provides students with long u pictures and uses a word list at the bottom of the page for student reference.
Long u Word Match the Word Worksheet
Match the long u vowel word list with the long u picture list. This fun worksheet makes learning long vowel sounds fun and engaging for your students!
Long u Word Vowel Build a Word Worksheet
This is the perfect long u vowel worksheet for beginning writers. Your students will build a word and look at the picture, read and trace the word, write it in the boxes, and then write it on their own.
Long u Word Matching Worksheet
Look at each picture and circle the correct long I vowel word that matches. This printable worksheet develops long vowel practice along with reading skills.
Long u Words Dab Vowel Sounds
Dab the long u words on this free, printable worksheet. Each long u sound is created by pairing the correct letters. Your students will love reading through this list and playing along!
Words with Long u Cut and Paste
Cut and paste these long u vowel sound words to improve literacy skills and fine motor control. Your student will love finding the long u sound in each word!
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