Spelling Rule 4

de sire

Does the first e say the long or short sound?

• long

• short

bel low

Does the e say its long or short sound?

• long

• short

hu man

Does the U say its long or short sound?

• long

• short

Which vowels say their long sounds at the end of a syllable?

• a

• e

• i

• o

• u

ba sin

Does the a say its long or short sound?

• long

• short

Which of the following words does the O say its long sound?

• topaz

• topple