Vowel Sounds

Front

What are vowel sounds?

Back

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.

Front

Can you name the vowels?

Back

The vowels are A, E, I, O, U.

Front

What is a short vowel sound?

Back

A short vowel sound is a vowel sound that is pronounced quickly and does not sound like the name of the letter. For example, the 'a' in 'cat'.

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What is a long vowel sound?

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A long vowel sound is a vowel sound that is pronounced the same as the name of the letter. For example, the 'a' in 'cake'.

Front

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

Back

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

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Give an example of a word with a long 'e' sound.

Back

The word 'see' has a long 'e' sound.

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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 'oi' in 'boil'.

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What is the difference between a vowel and a consonant?

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Vowels are sounds produced without any significant constriction of airflow, while consonants are produced with some degree of constriction.

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What is an example of a word with a silent vowel?

Back

The word 'cake' has a silent 'e' at the end.

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What is a vowel team?

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A vowel team is two vowels that work together to make one sound, like 'ea' in 'bread'.