Long and Short 'o'

Front

What is a short 'o' sound?

Back

The short 'o' sound is the sound made in words like 'dog' and 'lock'. It is pronounced like 'ah'.

Front

What is a long 'o' sound?

Back

The long 'o' sound is the sound made in words like 'poke' and 'took'. It is pronounced like 'oh'.

Front

What does 'oddball' mean in phonics?

Back

An 'oddball' is a word that does not follow the usual short or long vowel sound rules.

Front

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

Back

Dog.

Front

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

Back

Poke.

Front

Is 'line' a short 'o', long 'o', or oddball?

Back

Oddball.

Front

Is 'took' a short 'o', long 'o', or oddball?

Back

Oddball.

Front

Is 'lock' a short 'o', long 'o', or oddball?

Back

Short 'o'.

Front

What sound does 'o' make in 'dog'?

Back

Short 'o' sound.

Front

What sound does 'o' make in 'poke'?

Back

Long 'o' sound.