Short a vs. Long a

Front

What is a short 'a' sound?

Back

The short 'a' sound is pronounced like 'a' in 'cat' or 'bat'. It is a quick, relaxed sound.

Front

What is a long 'a' sound?

Back

The long 'a' sound is pronounced like 'a' in 'cake' or 'rake'. It is a stretched sound.

Front

Give an example of a word with a short 'a' sound.

Back

'bag' is an example of a word with a short 'a' sound.

Front

Give an example of a word with a long 'a' sound.

Back

'rake' is an example of a word with a long 'a' sound.

Front

What is the difference between 'bag' and 'bage'?

Back

'Bag' has a short 'a' sound, while 'bage' has a long 'a' sound.

Front

What is the difference between 'mat' and 'mate'?

Back

'Mat' has a short 'a' sound, while 'mate' has a long 'a' sound.

Front

What is the short 'a' sound in the word 'lab'?

Back

In 'lab', the 'a' is pronounced as a short 'a' sound.

Front

What is the long 'a' sound in the word 'rake'?

Back

In 'rake', the 'a' is pronounced as a long 'a' sound.

Front

Identify the short 'a' word: 'bat' or 'bate'.

Back

'Bat' is the short 'a' word.

Front

Identify the long 'a' word: 'cake' or 'cak'.

Back

'Cake' is the long 'a' word.