“ou” and “ow” can make the same sound in some words — the /ou/ sound, like in “out” and “cow”. ⸻ 🔊 Sound: /ou/ (like in “ouch!”) ✅ “ou” words: • out • shout • house • mouse • cloud ✅ “ow” words: • cow • now • down • brown • flower ⸻ 🎯 Helpful Tip: Both “ou” and “ow” usually make the /ou/ sound, but: • “ou” is more common in the middle of words. • “ow” often comes at the end of words or before n/l. ⸻ Would you like a colourful chart or worksheet to practise this? #ouwords #owwords #phonics #jol

Yes, “ou” and “ow” can make the same sound in some words — the /ou/ sound, like in “out” and “cow”. ⸻ 🔊 Sound: /ou/ (like in “ouch!”) ✅ “ou” words: • out • shout • house • mouse • cloud ✅ “ow” words: • cow • now • down • brown • flower ⸻ 🎯 Helpful Tip: Both “ou” and “ow” usually make the /ou/ sound, but: • “ou” is more common in the middle of words. • “ow” often comes at the end of words or before n/l. | Genius Phonics and Grammar Classes

Ever wonder why we spell out with OU but cow with OW? 🤔 Here’s the trick: 👉 OU comes at the beginning or middle of a word (out, cloud, bounce). 👉 OW comes at the end (cow, now, wow!). Try it out and then save this! 👇 Can you think of more words that follow this rule? Drop them in the comments! #ScienceOfReading #PhonicsFun #TeacherLife #ReadingMadeEasy #LiteracyMatters | Playdough to Plato

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