This can make learning to spell the words quite tricky! Watch this short video to see some more examples of silent letter words. Vowel sounds are made by the letters 'a', 'e', 'i', 'o' and 'u'.

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Learning the different vowel sounds is a vital skill for children! The short “u” sound is typically found in words where the letter “u” is in a syllable that ends with a consonant. Think of the word ...