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 short, quick manner. In English, the short vowels are a, e, i, o, and u.

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

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The word 'cat' has a short 'a' vowel sound.

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

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The word 'bed' has a short 'e' vowel sound.

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

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The word 'sit' has a short 'i' vowel sound.

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

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The word 'hot' has a short 'o' vowel sound.

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

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The word 'cup' has a short 'u' vowel sound.

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

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The short vowel sound in 'mud' is 'u'.

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

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The short vowel sound in 'hat' is 'a'.

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

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The short vowel sound in 'ten' is 'e'.

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

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The short vowel sound in 'mom' is 'o'.