Short /e/ Sound

Front

What is the short /e/ sound?

Back

The short /e/ sound is a vowel sound that is pronounced like the 'e' in 'bed' or 'red.'

Front

Give an example of a word with the short /e/ sound.

Back

Examples include 'pen,' 'ten,' and 'met.'

Front

What letter makes the short /e/ sound?

Back

The letter 'e' makes the short /e/ sound.

Front

How do you spell the short /e/ sound in a word?

Back

The short /e/ sound is usually spelled with the letter 'e' as in 'pet' or 'set.'

Front

What is a word that rhymes with 'bed' and has the short /e/ sound?

Back

'Red' rhymes with 'bed' and has the short /e/ sound.

Front

What is the difference between the short /e/ sound and the long /e/ sound?

Back

The short /e/ sound is quick and short, like in 'met,' while the long /e/ sound is stretched, like in 'me'.

Front

Can you find the short /e/ sound in the word 'elephant'?

Back

Yes, the short /e/ sound is in the first syllable of 'elephant'.

Front

What is a common mistake when pronouncing the short /e/ sound?

Back

A common mistake is pronouncing it like the long /e/ sound, as in 'see' instead of 'set.'

Front

What is a fun activity to practice the short /e/ sound?

Back

You can play a game where you find objects around the house that have the short /e/ sound, like 'pen' or 'bed.'

Front

How can you tell if a word has a short /e/ sound?

Back

If the 'e' in the word sounds like 'eh' as in 'met,' it is a short /e/ sound.