Spelling C-4 Long & Short /o/

Front

What is the sound in the word 'coach'?

Back

Long /o/ sound

Front

What is the sound in the word 'vote'?

Back

Long /o/ sound

Front

What is the sound in the word 'own'?

Back

Long /o/ sound

Front

What is the sound in the word 'block'?

Back

Short /o/ sound

Front

What is the sound in the word 'sold'?

Back

Long /o/ sound

Front

Define Long /o/ sound.

Back

The Long /o/ sound is pronounced like the letter 'o' in words such as 'go' and 'no'.

Front

Define Short /o/ sound.

Back

The Short /o/ sound is pronounced like the 'o' in words such as 'hot' and 'not'.

Front

Give an example of a word with a Long /o/ sound.

Back

Examples include 'boat', 'road', and 'home'.

Front

Give an example of a word with a Short /o/ sound.

Back

Examples include 'dog', 'log', and 'frog'.

Front

What is the difference between Long /o/ and Short /o/?

Back

Long /o/ is pronounced like the letter 'o', while Short /o/ has a more clipped sound.