Short Long Vowels

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What is a short vowel?

Back

A short vowel is a vowel sound that is pronounced quickly and does not say its name. Examples: 'a' in 'cat', 'e' in 'bed', 'i' in 'sit', 'o' in 'hot', 'u' in 'mud'.

Front

What is a long vowel?

Back

A long vowel is a vowel sound that is pronounced the same as the name of the letter. Examples: 'a' in 'cake', 'e' in 'see', 'i' in 'like', 'o' in 'home', 'u' in 'cute'.

Front

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

Back

Cat.

Front

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

Back

Cake.

Front

What sound does the letter 'i' make in the word 'mind'?

Back

It makes a long vowel sound.

Front

What sound does the letter 'u' make in the word 'mud'?

Back

It makes a short vowel sound.

Front

Is the vowel sound in 'press' long or short?

Back

Short.

Front

Is the vowel sound in 'soft' long or short?

Back

Short.

Front

What is the vowel sound in 'scab'?

Back

It is a short 'a' sound.

Front

What is the vowel sound in 'see'?

Back

It is a long 'e' sound.