Long /a/, Long /i/

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What is a long /a/ sound?

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The long /a/ sound is pronounced like the letter 'A' in words like 'cake' and 'make.'

Front

Can you give an example of a word with a long /a/ sound?

Back

Yes! The word 'rain' has a long /a/ sound.

Front

What is a long /i/ sound?

Back

The long /i/ sound is pronounced like the letter 'I' in words like 'bike' and 'time.'

Front

Can you give an example of a word with a long /i/ sound?

Back

Sure! The word 'kite' has a long /i/ sound.

Front

What is the difference between short and long vowel sounds?

Back

Short vowel sounds are quick and do not say the name of the letter, while long vowel sounds say the name of the letter.

Front

What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter in the alphabet that represents a speech sound, such as A, E, I, O, U.

Front

What are some common words that have a long /a/ sound?

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Some common words are 'play,' 'stay,' and 'day.'

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What are some common words that have a long /i/ sound?

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Some common words are 'fly,' 'my,' and 'cry.'

Front

How do you know if a vowel is long?

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A vowel is long if it says its name, often found in words with silent letters or at the end of the word.

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What is a silent 'e'?

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A silent 'e' is an 'e' at the end of a word that makes the vowel before it say its name, like in 'cake'.