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The long U is an OO sound, which also sounds like YOO (the name of the vowel) when preceded by certain consonants.

Long OO : chute, Flute, boot, crew, new, due (do), cruel, suit

Long OO (YOO sound) : cute, mute, mule, fuel, few,uniform, unique, you'll

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