Long Vowel A (ai, ay)

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What is a long vowel A?

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A long vowel A is a vowel sound that is pronounced like the letter name 'A'. It can be spelled with 'ai' or 'ay'.

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How do you spell the long vowel A sound in 'play'?

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play

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How do you spell the long vowel A sound in 'spray'?

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spray

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How do you spell the long vowel A sound in 'say'?

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say

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How do you spell the long vowel A sound in 'stingray'?

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stingray

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How do you spell the long vowel A sound in 'rain'?

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rain

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What are two common spellings for the long vowel A sound?

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The two common spellings are 'ai' and 'ay'.

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Give an example of a word with 'ai' that has a long vowel A sound.

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rain

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Give an example of a word with 'ay' that has a long vowel A sound.

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play

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What is the difference between 'ai' and 'ay'?

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'ai' is usually found in the middle of words, while 'ay' is usually found at the end of words.