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The English language is full of surprises, especially when it comes to how sounds are spelled. One such surprise is the ‘UI’ letter combination, which can sometimes represent the long U sound – but be warned, it’s not very common! Words like ‘fruit’, ‘juice’, and ‘suit’ have ‘UI long U’ …

The English language can be tricky, especially for young learners and those studying English as a Second Language (ESL). One such challenge is the long U sound, which can be pronounced in two distinct ways. There’s the familiar ‘oo’ sound as in ‘rule’, ‘tune’, and ‘flute’, and then there’s the …

The English language can be a vast and sometimes confusing ocean for young learners and those setting sail on its waters as a second language. One such hurdle is the UE spelling, which can represent two distinct sounds: the long ‘oo’ sound as in ‘blue’ and ‘glue’, and the ‘UE …

The English language can be a playground of surprises, especially for young learners and those acquiring it as a second language. One such hurdle is the ‘U-E’ combination. While it often represents the long ‘yoo’ sound as in ‘cue’, ‘venue’, and ‘rescue’, this article focusses on the other pronunciation it …

Unveiling a hidden pronunciation rule in English, the UE spelling can sometimes represent not just the familiar ‘yoo’ sound in ‘cue’, ‘venue’, and ‘rescue’, but also the long ‘oo’ sound like in ‘blue’, ‘glue’, and ‘true’. This can be challenging for young learners and those studying English as a Second …