📖 Dolch Pre-Primer

Is "of" a Sight Word?

Yes — "of" is one of the very first Dolch sight words. Its "f" is pronounced like a "v" sound, which breaks the usual phonics rule and makes it a true sight word from day one.

Pre-K Level
1 Syllable
of
of

Example Sentence

She took a bite of the apple.

Why "of" Is a Sight Word

In almost every other English word, the letter "f" makes an "f" sound (as in "fun" or "leaf"). "Of" is a rare exception — it's actually pronounced "uv". Because this exception appears in one of the most frequently used words in the language, children need to recognize it by sight from their very first reading lessons.

Teaching Tip

Point out that "of" looks like it should rhyme with "if", but it doesn't — naming the surprise out loud helps it stick.

Practice

Learn "of" in Word Wizard

Word Wizard teaches "of" with Flash Cards, Listen & Pick, Spell It, and Write It — four game modes that turn repetition into play.

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Flash Cards

See "of" with its picture, syllables, and example sentence — with native audio.

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Listen & Pick

Hear "of" spoken aloud and pick it out from similar-looking words.

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Spell It

Build "of" letter by letter from shuffled tiles.

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