The Evolution of the Double O Sound

This chapter explores the historical trajectory and impact of the shift from the long U vowel sound to the short U sound in certain words, resulting in two sets of words with the same short U sound spelled with either the letter U or a double O. It delves into the details of the Great Vowel Shift and how it influenced the spelling and pronunciation of words in the English language. The chapter also discusses the various ways the 'o' sound has been represented in words throughout history.