short and long vowels

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What is a short vowel?

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A short vowel is a vowel sound that is pronounced quickly and does not say its name. Examples include the 'a' in 'cat', 'e' in 'bed', 'i' in 'sit', 'o' in 'hot', and 'u' in 'cup.'

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What is a long vowel?

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A long vowel is a vowel sound that is pronounced the same as the name of the letter. Examples include the 'a' in 'cake', 'e' in 'see', 'i' in 'time', 'o' in 'home', and 'u' in 'cute.'

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What sound does the letter 'a' make in the word 'tap'?

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The letter 'a' makes a short vowel sound in the word 'tap.'

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What sound does the letter 'a' make in the word 'tape'?

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The letter 'a' makes a long vowel sound in the word 'tape.'

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What sound does the letter 'i' make in the word 'fin'?

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The letter 'i' makes a short vowel sound in the word 'fin.'

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What sound does the letter 'i' make in the word 'fine'?

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The letter 'i' makes a long vowel sound in the word 'fine.'

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What sound does the letter 'o' make in the word 'robe'?

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The letter 'o' makes a long vowel sound in the word 'robe.'

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What sound does the letter 'o' make in the word 'hot'?

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The letter 'o' makes a short vowel sound in the word 'hot.'

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Can you give an example of a word with a short vowel 'u'?

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An example of a word with a short vowel 'u' is 'cup.'

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Can you give an example of a word with a long vowel 'u'?

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An example of a word with a long vowel 'u' is 'cute.'