vowel sounds

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What are vowel sounds?

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Vowel sounds are the sounds produced when the airflow is not blocked by the tongue, teeth, or lips. They are the letters A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y.

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Can you name the vowels?

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The vowels are A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y.

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What is a short vowel sound?

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A short vowel sound is the sound a vowel makes when it is pronounced quickly and does not say its name, like in 'cat' (a), 'bed' (e), 'sit' (i), 'hot' (o), and 'cup' (u).

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What is a long vowel sound?

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A long vowel sound is the sound a vowel makes when it is pronounced the same as its name, like in 'cake' (a), 'beet' (e), 'bike' (i), 'home' (o), and 'cute' (u).

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What is an example of a word with a short 'a' sound?

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An example of a word with a short 'a' sound is 'cat'.

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What is an example of a word with a long 'e' sound?

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An example of a word with a long 'e' sound is 'see'.

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What is a diphthong?

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A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable, like in 'coin' or 'loud'.

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What is the difference between a vowel and a consonant?

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Vowels are sounds made without blocking airflow, while consonants are sounds made by partially or completely blocking airflow.

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What is an example of a word with a silent 'e'?

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An example of a word with a silent 'e' is 'cake'.

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What is a vowel team?

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A vowel team is when two vowels work together to make one sound, like in 'team' (ea) or 'boat' (oa).