Short O Word List. We’ve listed one-syllable words with the short /ŏ/ sound and organized them into word families. Use them for dictation, spelling, and more! If you want all the words in a one-page printable, scroll to the bottom of the post for the free word list.

A short o word is a word that makes a sound like “ahh” or “aw”. The vowel sound is considered short when it makes a sound that does not sound like the vowel’s name, “oh”. This sound is not always made by using the letter o and can be tricky to spot.

In the case of the short o sound, these words are often the first encounter students have with this particular vowel sound in a closed syllable format. Examples: Cot: A simple word where the short o sound is sandwiched between two consonants, making it a classic example for teaching.

Free short O words resources for teaching and English language learning. Here you will find a word list, picture cards and practice sentences.