Short Vowel Sounds

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What is a short vowel sound?

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A short vowel sound is a vowel sound that is pronounced quickly and does not sound like the name of the letter. Examples include the sounds in 'cat', 'bed', 'sit', 'hot', and 'cup'.

Front

Which word has a short vowel sound: 'cat' or 'cake'?

Back

'cat' has a short vowel sound.

Front

Fill in the blank: b__g

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The missing letter is 'a', making the word 'bag'.

Front

Choose the word with a short vowel sound: 'man', 'moon', 'mice'.

Back

'man' has a short vowel sound.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

Fill in the blank: h__t

Back

The missing letter is 'o', making the word 'hot'.

Front

Which word has a short vowel sound: 'sit' or 'sight'?

Back

'sit' has a short vowel sound.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

Fill in the blank: d__g

Back

The missing letter is 'o', making the word 'dog'.

Front

Choose the word with a short vowel sound: 'bed', 'bead', 'bide'.

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'bed' has a short vowel sound.