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Letter U u

Sound: Short U /ʌ/

Letter Uu is one of the first letters children learn to recognize, trace, and sound out, using its short u sound. It appears at the start of everyday words like Umbrella and Unicorn.

Example Words

Activities

Letter Recognition

Find every U and u on the screen.

Tracing

Trace the uppercase and lowercase U.

Beginning Sound

Listen and pick the pictures that start with Short U.

Coloring Worksheet

Color a page featuring the letter U.

Printable Worksheet

A tracing and coloring worksheet for the letter U.

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Worksheets for Letter U

FAQ

What sound does the letter U make?
The letter U most often makes the short U sound, as in Umbrella.
How can I help my child practice the letter U?
Have your child trace the letter U while saying its sound, then look for a picture of an umbrella or a unicorn.