Short Vowel Sounds

Front

What are short vowel sounds?

Back

Short vowel sounds are the sounds that the vowels (a, e, i, o, u) make when they are pronounced in a short, quick manner, typically in one syllable words.

Front

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

Back

cat

Front

What is the short vowel sound in the word 'bed'?

Back

The short vowel sound is 'e'.

Front

Identify a word that has a short 'i' sound.

Back

sit

Front

What is the short vowel sound in the word 'hop'?

Back

The short vowel sound is 'o'.

Front

List the short vowel sounds for the vowels a, e, i, o, u.

Back

a - /æ/, e - /ɛ/, i - /ɪ/, o - /ɑ/, u - /ʌ/

Front

What is the difference between short and long vowel sounds?

Back

Short vowel sounds are pronounced quickly and do not say the name of the vowel, while long vowel sounds are pronounced longer and do say the name of the vowel.

Front

Provide an example of a word with a short 'u' sound.

Back

cup

Front

What is the short vowel sound in the word 'dog'?

Back

The short vowel sound is 'o'.

Front

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

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A short vowel sound is typically found in one-syllable words and is often followed by a consonant.