Short a / Short i

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What is a short vowel sound?

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A short vowel sound is a vowel sound that is pronounced in a quick, relaxed manner, typically found in one-syllable words.

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

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An example of a word with a short 'a' sound is 'cat'.

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

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An example of a word with a short 'i' sound is 'sit'.

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What are the short vowel sounds in English?

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The short vowel sounds in English are: short 'a' (as in 'cat'), short 'e' (as in 'bed'), short 'i' (as in 'sit'), short 'o' (as in 'hot'), and short 'u' (as in 'cup').

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How do you identify a short 'a' sound in a word?

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You can identify a short 'a' sound in a word by listening for the 'a' that sounds like 'æ', as in 'cat' or 'bat'.

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How do you identify a short 'i' sound in a word?

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You can identify a short 'i' sound in a word by listening for the 'i' that sounds like 'ɪ', as in 'sit' or 'lip'.

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What is the difference between short and long vowel sounds?

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Short vowel sounds are pronounced quickly and are often found in closed syllables, while long vowel sounds are pronounced longer and can occur in open syllables.

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List three words that contain the short 'a' sound.

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Three words that contain the short 'a' sound are 'man', 'tag', and 'ham'.

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List three words that contain the short 'i' sound.

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Three words that contain the short 'i' sound are 'pig', 'lip', and 'sit'.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant, which typically makes the vowel sound short.