Recognize Short 'u' Sound
~5 min
The letter 'u' can make a short sound like in 'umbrella' or 'sun'. Say /u/ /u/ /u/.
The Short U Sound
umbrella
The u in umbrella makes the short /u/ sound.
Illustration cue (author manually)
an open colorful umbrella in the rain
The letter 'u' makes a short sound like the 'u' in 'umbrella'. You say it by making a short, crisp /u/ sound.
💡 Think of the 'u' sound as a short, quick puff of air.