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Short U Sound - Worksheet 1

KindergartenReadingShort U Sound
Aligned to: RF.K.2a

The letter "u" makes the /ŭ/ sound (like in 'umbrella'). Examples: bug, cup, sun. Relax your mouth and make a quick 'uh' sound like a soft grunt. Circle or color the words that have this sound.

Find words with the short u sound:

butfloatslowhitcutupjugtwin

Find words with the short u sound:

thudbudwagfatshrubsnubtensnap

Find words with the -ug sound:

bugzapmughuggloomrugcapgloss

Find words with the short u sound:

slowcapgloomtwinhughitrunfloatmugbug

Find words with the short u sound:

hotplumbunnutyearcuptubefig

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