28 Long OO Words for Speech Therapy

This list has 28 Long OO words for speech therapy: 14 with the long OO sound in the middle and 14 at the end. Use them for practice at home or in the clinic, and expect most children to master the long OO sound by age 3.

Example Long OO words: doing, move, excuse, used, use (middle); you, to, do, who, too (end).

Total words:28
Initial:0
Medial:14
Final:14

Medial Long OO Words (14)

Words with the long OO sound in the middle of words. 14 words for speech therapy practice.

doingmoveexcuseuseduseactuallybeautifulsoonnewslosefoodmusicpoorhuman
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Final Long OO Words (14)

Words with the long OO sound at the end of words. 14 words for speech therapy practice.

youtodowhotootwointonewthroughknewfewtruebluecontinue
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About the Long OO Sound

Background information to help you support your child's speech development.

The long "oo" vowel in moon, blue, food and shoe. The tongue is high and back and the lips round tightly. Along with long E it is one of the earliest, most stable vowels.

Most children master the long OO sound by age 3. Vowels come in earlier than most consonants: children generally have their full vowel system before the late-developing consonants such as /R/, /S/ and /TH/. Vowel errors are far less common than consonant errors, so one that is still there in a school-age child is worth raising with a speech-language pathologist.

How to Practice Long OO Words at Home

Evidence-based strategies for getting the most out of word list practice.

1

Start with just 5 words at a time. Short, focused practice sessions (5-10 minutes) are more effective than long ones.

2

Say each word slowly and clearly so your child can hear the long OO sound. Exaggerate the sound slightly.

3

Practice words in all three positions (initial, medial, final) but focus on whichever position your child finds easiest first.

4

Once individual words are easy, combine them into short phrases and sentences for carryover practice.

5

Use a mirror during practice so your child can see their mouth movements and compare them to yours.

6

Keep it fun — turn the word list into a game, use stickers as rewards, or practice during everyday activities.

Long OO Words — Frequently Asked Questions

What are some Long OO words for speech therapy?
Common long OO words include doing, move, excuse, used, use in the middle and you, to, do, who, too at the end of a word. This page lists 28 in total.
How many Long OO words are on this list?
28: 14 medial-position words and 14 final-position words.
At what age should a child master the Long OO sound?
Most children master the long OO sound by age 3. Vowels come in earlier than most consonants: children generally have their full vowel system before the late-developing consonants such as /R/, /S/ and /TH/. Vowel errors are far less common than consonant errors, so one that is still there in a school-age child is worth raising with a speech-language pathologist.
How do you make the Long OO sound?
Ask for "kissing lips" — strong lip rounding is the main cue. Children who round too little produce something closer to the short OO in "book".
What are common Long OO sound errors?
The most common long OO errors are: Substituting the short OO sound (Short OO as in book) for the long OO sound.; Substituting the long O sound (Long O as in boat) for the long OO sound..

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Medial Long OO Words

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Final Long OO Words

14 words with practice tips and sentences

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