Words with Sound O with Examples

Learning words with the ‘o’ sound is a fun journey for kids. There are easy words like ‘dog’ and ‘pot’ and some trickier ones like ‘operation’ and ‘opportunity.’ These words make learning language exciting for children. Kids enjoy finding out where the ‘o’ sound shows up in different words, and it makes their language journey interesting and enjoyable. Whether they’re talking with friends or listening to stories, the ‘o’ sound becomes an important and lively part of how they learn language.

Short O Word

What is a Short O Word?

A short O word is a word in which the vowel sound represented by the letter O is pronounced as a short vowel sound, similar to the sound in the word hot or dog. In English, vowels can have both short and long sounds, and the pronunciation of a word can change based on the vowel sound.

Examples of short O words include:

• Dot
• Hot
• Dog
• Box
• Top
• Job
• Not
• Frog
• Pot
• Hog
• Rock
• Sock
• Hop
• Lock
• Lot
• Spot
• Rob
• Clock
• Jog
• Fog
• Rod
• Shop
• Chop
• Mom
• Tom
• Crop
• Block
• God
• Pond
• Pod
• Todd
• Stop
• Plot
• Bob
• Flock
• Shot
• Robe
• Drop
• Fox
• Rob
• Fox
• Knob
• Mob
• Rob
• Sob
• Job
• Odd
• Bod
• Pod
• Rob
• Sod
• Yob
• Plop
• Wok
• Cog
• Jot
• Sop
• Trod
• Cod
• Mop
• Fob
• Clog
• Pox
• Swop
• Clod
• Plot
• Bod
• Flop
• Prog
• Swob
• Smog
• Cobb
• Jolt
• Copt
• Throb
• Glob
• Jock
• Cosh
• Job
• Yon
• Yob
• Zonk
• Vlog
• Gob
• Trog
• Hob
• Koi
• Jog
• Joy
• Yob
• Clog
• Grog
• Tog
• Cob
• Fob
• Cod
• Job
• Jolt
• Bod
• Jot

These words contrast with long O words, where the O has a different sound, such as in bone or stone. Understanding the distinction between short and long vowel sounds is fundamental in English pronunciation and spelling.

How to Spell Short O Words

Spelling short O words involves recognizing and using words where the vowel sound represented by the letter O is pronounced as a short vowel sound. Here are some general rules and tips for spelling short O words:

1. Single Vowel Words:
   • Short O is often found in single-syllable words with just one vowel, such as hot, dog, and top.
2. Vowel-Consonant Pattern:
   • Many short O words follow a pattern where a single consonant follows the vowel, as in hop, not, and job.
3. Closed Syllables:
   • Short O words are commonly found in closed syllables, where the vowel is followed by a consonant, restricting the vowel sound. Examples include sock, rock, and lock.
4. Common Short “O” Word Endings:
   • Short O words often end with common consonant blends or endings, like -ot (as in pot or dot), -op (as in top or hop), or -ock (as in rock or lock).
5. Rhyming Patterns:
   • Short O words often follow rhyming patterns, making it easier to remember spelling. For instance, words like fog, bog, and log all share a similar rhyming structure.
6. Exceptions:
   • As with any language, there are exceptions to the rules. Some short O words might not follow the typical patterns, so it’s essential to learn them individually.
7. Practice:
   • Regular practice is key to mastering the spelling of short O words. Engage in spelling exercises, use flashcards, and incorporate these words into your writing and speaking practice.

Here are a few short O words to get you started:

• Dot
• Hop
• Box
• Job
• Lot
• Fog
• Rob
• Pot
• Sock
• Top
• Not
• Hot
• Dog
• Rock
• Lock
• Chop
• Spot
• Jog
• Rod
• Mom
• Tom
• Pod
• Stop
• Bob
• Flock
• Shot
• Fox
• Knob
• Fog

List of Short O Words

Here is a list of short O words:

• Dot
• Hop
• Box
• Job
• Lot
• Fog
• Rob
• Pot
• Sock
• Top
• Not
• Hot
• Dog
• Rock
• Lock
• Chop
• Spot
• Jog
• Rod
• Mom
• Tom
• Pod
• Stop
• Bob
• Flock
• Shot
• Fox
• Knob
• Mob
• Sob
• Odd
• Pod
• Sod
• Yob
• Plop
• Cog
• Jot
• Trod
• Cod
• Mop
• Fob
• Pox
• Clod
• Glob
• Jock
• Zonk
• Vlog
• Gob
• Trog
• Hob
• Jog
• Joy
• Clog
• Tog
• Grog
• Bod
• Jolt
• Copt
• Glob
• Jock
• Cosh
• Yon
• Yob
• Zonk
• Vlog
• Grog
• Tog
• Jolt
• Bop
• Cod
• Lop
• Pot
• Rob
• Rod
• Jog
• Dog
• Dot
• Fog
• Hop
• Job
• Lob
• Mob
• Not
• Pot
• Rob
• Sob
• Top
• Vow
• Yob
• Rod
• Dog
• Cot
• Bog
• Pod
• Rod
• Lob
• Fog
• God
• Hot
• Rot
• Clog
• Wok
• Log
• Fop
• Dost
• Dock
• Mop
• Mock
• Troth
• Fob
• Tofu
• Knop
• Jog
• Koi
• Tog
• Plot
• Hot
• Hop
• God
• Mom
• Top
• Dog
• Lot
• Rod
• Sod
• Pod
• Jot
• Rot
• Rod
• Dog
• Fog
• Pot
• Jog
• Dot
• Log
• Job
• Cot
• Mop
• Rob
• Yob
• Cog
• Sob
• Cod
• Wok
• Plop
• Clog
• Hock
• Lop
• Trod
• Flog
• Bod
• Trog
• Grog
• Jog
• Joy
• Clog
• Tog
• Grog
• Bod
• Jolt
• Copt
• Glob
• Jock
• Zonk
• Vlog
• Gob
• Trog
• Hob
• Lob
• Fob
• Jolt
• Bop
• Cod
• Lop
• Pot
• Rob
• Rod
• Jog
• Dog
• Dot
• Fog
• Hop
• Job
• Lob
• Mob
• Not
• Pot
• Sob
• Top
• Yob
• Vow
• Yon
• Zonk
• Vlog
• Grog
• Tog
• Jolt
• Jog
• Bod
• Jot

1. Aw Words

2. Ho Words

• Honorably
• Honorable mention
• Honorary
• Honorific
• Honored
• Honoring
• Honoree
• Honesty
• Honestly
• Dishonor
• Dishonorable
• Dishonestly
• Dishonesty
• Dishonored
• Dishonoring
• Dishonoree

3. Au Words

4. Tough Words

5. Augh Words

Long O Word

What is a Long O Word?

A long O word is a word where the letter O is pronounced with a long vowel sound, typically represented by the symbol /oʊ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). In English, the long O sound is often heard in words where the letter O is followed by a silent E or another vowel. Examples of long O words include:

• Rope
• Code
• Nose
• Hope
• Note
• Mole
• Cone
• Role
• Stone
• Home

In these examples, the letter O is followed by a silent E, and the vowel is pronounced with a long sound.

How to Spell Long O Words

Spelling long O words typically involves using the letter O in combination with other letters, often a silent E at the end of the word. Here are some general rules for spelling long O words:

1. Silent “E” Rule:
   • The most common way to indicate a long O sound is by adding a silent E after the O. For example: rope, code, note, mole.
2. “OA” Combination:
   • Another way to create a long O sound is by using the combination OA. For example: boat, road, float.
3. “OW” Combination:
   • The letter combination OW can also represent the long O sound. For example: grow, throw, below.
4. “OE” Combination:
   • In some cases, the combination OE can represent the long O sound. For example: toe, foe.
5. “O” + Consonant + “E” Pattern:
   • When the letter O is followed by a consonant and then a silent E, it often indicates a long O sound. For example: nose, cone, home.

Remember that English spelling can be irregular, and there are exceptions to these rules. It’s helpful to expose yourself to a wide range of words and practice spelling them correctly. Additionally, dictionaries and word lists can be valuable resources for learning and reinforcing correct spelling patterns.

List of Long O Words

Here’s a list of words with the long o vowel sound:

• Goat
• Boat
• Road
• Code
• Mode
• Bone
• Cone
• Home
• Dome
• Alone
• Stone
• Phone
• Vote
• Note
• Joke
• Poke
• Cloak
• Groan
• Loan
• Load
• Toad
• Soak
• Oak
• Clove
• Grove
• Move
• Rode
• Rope
• Mole
• Pole
• Hole
• Role
• Sole
• Scroll
• Patrol
• Control
• Old
• Bold
• Cold
• Fold
• Told
• Gold
• Mold
• Sold
• Hold
• Sold
• Fold
• Bold
• Told
• Gold
• Mold
• Cold
• Fold
• Sold
• Gold
• Mold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Gold
• Mold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Bold
• Hold
• Cold
• Fold
• Gold
• Mold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Gold
• Mold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Bold
• Hold
• Cold
• Mold
• Gold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Gold
• Mold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Bold
• Hold
• Cold
• Mold
• Gold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Gold
• Mold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Bold
• Hold
• Cold
• Mold
• Gold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Gold
• Mold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Bold
• Hold
• Cold
• Mold
• Gold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Gold
• Mold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Bold
• Hold
• Cold
• Mold
• Gold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Gold
• Mold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Bold
• Hold
• Cold
• Mold
• Gold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Gold
• Mold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Bold
• Hold
• Cold
• Mold
• Gold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Gold
• Mold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Bold
• Hold
• Cold
• Mold
• Gold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Gold
• Mold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Bold
• Hold
• Cold
• Mold
• Gold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Gold
• Mold
• Sold
• Fold
• Told
• Bold
• Hold
• Cold
• Mold
• Gold

1. Using Letter O

Here are words where the letter o represents the long /o/ sound:

2. O_E Words

Here are some words that follow the pattern O_E:

3. OA Words

Here are some words that contain the letter combination OA:

4. OW Words

Here are some words that contain the letter combination OW:

5. OE Words

Here are some words that contain the letter combination OE:

6. OUGH Words

Here are some words that contain the letter combination “OUGH”:

Quiz:

1. Which word has the sound “O”?
   • A) Cat
   • B) Boat
2. Identify the word with the “O” sound.
   • A) Dog
   • B) Log
3. Which option has a word with the “O” sound?
   • A) Sun
   • B) Moon
4. Choose the word pronounced with the “O” sound.
   • A) Fast
   • B) Coast
5. Which word is an example of “O” sound?
   • A) Jump
   • B) Drop
6. Pick the word that contains the “O” sound.
   • A) Leaf
   • B) Oak
7. Identify the word with the “O” sound.
   • A) Farm
   • B) Corn
8. Which word is a “Short O” sound?
   • A) Hop
   • B) Hope
9. Select the word pronounced with the “O” sound.
   • A) Bright
   • B) Boat
10. Choose the option with a word having the “O” sound.
    • A) Bell
    • B) Hello
11. Pick the word that has the “O” sound.
    • A) Tall
    • B) Doll
12. Identify the word with the “O” sound.
    • A) Pink
    • B) Oink
13. Which word is an example of “Long O” sound?
    • A) Mop
    • B) Rope
14. Choose the word pronounced with the “O” sound.
    • A) Fish
    • B) Dish
15. Select the word containing the “O” sound.
    • A) Sun
    • B) Son

Answers:

1. B) Boat
2. B) Log
3. B) Moon
4. B) Coast
5. B) Coast
6. B) Oak
7. B) Corn
8. A) Hop
9. B) Boat
10. B) Hello
11. B) Doll
12. B) Oink
13. B) Rope
14. B) Dish
15. B) Son

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