Short E Words

Front

What is a short E sound?

Back

The short E sound is a vowel sound that is pronounced like 'eh', as in the words 'bed', 'red', and 'pen'.

Front

Give an example of a short E word.

Back

An example of a short E word is 'pet'.

Front

What is the difference between short E and long E?

Back

Short E is pronounced 'eh' (as in 'bed'), while long E is pronounced 'ee' (as in 'see').

Front

How do you identify a short E word?

Back

A short E word typically has the letter 'E' in the middle or at the end and is pronounced with the short E sound.

Front

List three short E words.

Back

Three short E words are 'red', 'net', and 'ten'.

Front

What is the short E sound in the word 'met'?

Back

The short E sound in 'met' is pronounced like 'eh'.

Front

Is 'eat' a short E word?

Back

No, 'eat' is a long E word.

Front

What is a common mistake when pronouncing short E words?

Back

A common mistake is pronouncing short E as a long E sound.

Front

Can short E words be found in the beginning of a word?

Back

Yes, short E words can start with the letter E, like 'end'.

Front

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

Back

The short E sound in 'bed' is pronounced like 'eh'.