U is for Up and Under

Explore 3 U words in English, Urdu, Spanish, and French.

Words for U

Tap or press a pronunciation hint to hear the word. The written hint is an informal reading guide.

An umbrella.

Umbrella

English Umbrella
Urdu چھتری
Spanish Paraguas
French Parapluie

Fun fact: Umbrellas help keep rain off us.

A friendly unicorn.

Unicorn

English Unicorn
Urdu ایک سینگ والا گھوڑا
Spanish Unicornio
French Licorne

Fun fact: A unicorn is a make-believe horse with one horn.

A friendly UK police officer wearing a uniform.

Uniform

English Uniform
Urdu وردی
Spanish Uniforme
French Uniforme

Fun fact: A uniform is special clothing worn by a group.

A friendly uncle waving.

Uncle

EnglishUncle
Urduچچا
SpanishTío
FrenchOncle

Fun fact: An uncle is a member of a family.

Let's Play

  • Open an imaginary umbrella above your head.
  • Gallop like a friendly unicorn.
  • Point to something you are wearing and call it clothing.
  • Wave hello as if greeting your uncle.
  • Trace uppercase U and lowercase u in the air.

Parent Corner

  • Recognize uppercase U and lowercase u.
  • Say each word slowly and warmly.
  • Let the child point, repeat, or simply listen.

Memory Box

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