Short Vowels

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What is a short vowel?

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A short vowel is a vowel sound that is pronounced in a shorter duration than its long counterpart. In English, the short vowels are a, e, i, o, and u.

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

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

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Provide an example of a word with a short 'e' vowel sound.

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An example of a word with a short 'e' vowel sound is 'pen'.

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Provide an example of a word with a short 'i' vowel sound.

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

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Provide an example of a word with a short 'o' vowel sound.

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An example of a word with a short 'o' vowel sound is 'dog'.

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

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An example of a word with a short 'u' vowel sound is 'cup'.

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What is the difference between short vowels and long vowels?

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Short vowels are pronounced quickly and have a different sound than long vowels, which are pronounced longer and often sound like the name of the vowel itself.

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

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The short vowel sound in the word 'ring' is 'i'.

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

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The short vowel sound in the word 'pen' is 'e'.

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How do you identify a short vowel in a word?

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You can identify a short vowel in a word by its pronunciation, which is typically more abrupt and does not resemble the name of the vowel.