Short Vowels

Front

What is a short vowel?

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A short vowel is a vowel sound that is pronounced in a short, quick manner, typically found in words like 'cat', 'bed', 'sit', 'hot', and 'cup.'

Front

What short vowel sound does the letter 'a' make?

Back

The letter 'a' makes the short vowel sound as in 'cat'.

Front

What short vowel sound does the letter 'e' make?

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The letter 'e' makes the short vowel sound as in 'bed'.

Front

What short vowel sound does the letter 'i' make?

Back

The letter 'i' makes the short vowel sound as in 'sit'.

Front

What short vowel sound does the letter 'o' make?

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The letter 'o' makes the short vowel sound as in 'hot'.

Front

What short vowel sound does the letter 'u' make?

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The letter 'u' makes the short vowel sound as in 'cup.'

Front

Can you name a word with a short 'a' sound?

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Yes, 'cat' is a word with a short 'a' sound.

Front

Can you name a word with a short 'e' sound?

Back

Yes, 'bed' is a word with a short 'e' sound.

Front

Can you name a word with a short 'i' sound?

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Yes, 'sit' is a word with a short 'i' sound.

Front

Can you name a word with a short 'o' sound?

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Yes, 'hot' is a word with a short 'o' sound.