Long and Short Vowels

Front

What is a long vowel sound?

Back

A long vowel sound is when a vowel sounds like its name, such as 'A' in 'cake' or 'E' in 'see'.

Front

What is a short vowel sound?

Back

A short vowel sound is when a vowel does not sound like its name, such as 'A' in 'cat' or 'E' in 'bed'.

Front

Which word has a long O sound?

Back

soap

Front

Which word has a long U sound?

Back

cute

Front

Which word has a short A sound?

Back

fat

Front

Which word has a short E sound?

Back

bet

Front

Give an example of a word with a long A sound.

Back

The word 'cake' has a long A sound.

Front

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

Back

The word 'sit' has a short I sound.

Front

What is the long vowel sound in the word 'float'?

Back

The long vowel sound is 'O'.

Front

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

Back

The short vowel sound is 'U'.