The Letter Uu
The letter U is called “you”. It is letter 21 of the 26 letters of the alphabet.
🔊 How it sounds
Short U says /u/ as in umbrella. Long U says its own name, as in unicorn.
Words that start with U
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More U words
A sentence to practice
A unicorn stands under an umbrella.
How many words in the sentence start with U? Say them out loud.
✏️ Two things to try
- Go on a letter hunt. Find three things around you whose names start with U, and say each one out loud.
- Say each picture word slowly and listen for the first sound. Then clap once for every part of the word.
Free tracing sheet for Uu
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