Find The Sound worksheet for kids to match pictures with the correct vowel sounds (ir, er, ur) and write the picture names.

Let’s go through each picture one by one. We need to find which sound — “ir”, “er”, or “ur” — matches the ending of the word for that picture. Then we’ll write the full word in the blank box.

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1. Turtle
The word is “turtle”. It ends with “tle”, but the middle sound we’re focusing on is “ur” — like “turt-le”. So, color “ur”.
Write: turtle

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2. Podium (with 1st, 2nd, 3rd place)
This shows winners — first, second, third. The word we want is “winner”. Wait — actually, look at the image: it’s a podium with numbers 1, 2, 3. That’s often called a “podium”, but that doesn’t fit our sounds. Hmm… maybe it’s “third”? No — let’s think again. Actually, this is likely meant to be “winner” — as in someone who wins. “Winner” has “er” at the end. Color “er”.
Write: winner

*(Note: If you thought “podium”, that doesn’t match any of the sounds. But “winner” fits perfectly with “er”.)*

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3. Squirrel
Say it out loud: “squir-rel”. The first part is “squir” — that’s the “ur” sound! Like “fur” or “purse”. So color “ur”.
Write: squirrel

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4. Hammer
“Hammer” — say it slowly: “ham-mer”. Ends with “er”. Color “er”.
Write: hammer

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5. Germ (or virus-looking thing)
This looks like a germ or bug. The word is “germ”. Say it: “germ” — ends with “erm”, so the sound is “er”. Color “er”.
Write: germ

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6. Splash (water splashing)
This is a splash. Say “splash” — wait, that ends with “ash”, not matching. Hmm… maybe it’s “spur”? No. Wait — perhaps it’s “squirt”? Not quite. Let’s think: what word for water spray ends with “ir”, “er”, or “ur”? Maybe “spurt”? Yes! “Spurt” means a sudden burst of liquid. And “spurt” has “ur” in it. Color “ur”.
Write: spurt

*(Alternative: if your teacher uses “spray”, that doesn’t fit. But “spurt” is correct and matches “ur”.)*

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7. Party decorations (bunting + gifts)
This looks like a party. The word could be “party” — but that ends with “y”. Wait — maybe “celebration”? Too long. Think simpler: what about “gifts”? No. How about “decorations”? Nope. Wait — maybe it’s “cheer”? As in “happy cheer”? Or “festive”? Still no. Let’s try: “bunting” — no. Gifts — no. Perhaps the intended word is “cheer”? Like “happy cheer” — ends with “eer”, which is close to “er”. Or maybe “merriment”? Too hard. Another idea: “present”? No. Wait — perhaps it’s “surprise”? That has “ur”! “Surprise” — yes! Color “ur”.
Write: surprise

*(Note: This one is tricky. “Surprise” is a common word kids know, and it contains “ur”.)*

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8. Fish
Just a fish. Word: “fish” — ends with “ish”, not matching. Wait — maybe “trout”? No. “Salmon”? No. What fish name ends with “ir”, “er”, or “ur”? How about “grouper”? Too advanced. Wait — maybe it’s “herring”? Has “err” — so “er” sound? Or “pickerel”? No. Let’s think differently: perhaps the word is “fin”? No. Wait — maybe it’s “swimmer”? Like a fish swims — “swimmer” ends with “er”. That works! Color “er”.
Write: swimmer

*(Alternative: if they mean the animal itself, “fish” doesn’t fit. But “swimmer” is logical and matches “er”.)*

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9. Soccer goal
This is a soccer net or goal. Word: “goal” — ends with “ol”. Not matching. “Net”? No. “Soccer”? Ends with “er”! Yes! “Soccer” — color “er”.
Write: soccer

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Now let’s double-check all answers:

1. Turtle → ur → turtle ✔
2. Winner → er → winner ✔
3. Squirrel → ur → squirrel ✔
4. Hammer → er → hammer ✔
5. Germ → er → germ ✔
6. Spurt → ur → spurt ✔
7. Surprise → ur → surprise ✔
8. Swimmer → er → swimmer ✔
9. Soccer → er → soccer ✔

All make sense and match the sounds.

Final Answer:
1. ur — turtle
2. er — winner
3. ur — squirrel
4. er — hammer
5. er — germ
6. ur — spurt
7. ur — surprise
8. er — swimmer
9. er — soccer