Short Vowels

Front

What is a short vowel?

Back

A short vowel is a vowel sound that is pronounced shorter than its long vowel counterpart. In English, the short vowels are a, e, i, o, and u.

Front

What sound does the short 'a' make?

Back

The short 'a' sound is like the 'a' in 'cat' or 'map'.

Front

What sound does the short 'e' make?

Back

The short 'e' sound is like the 'e' in 'bed' or 'red'.

Front

What sound does the short 'i' make?

Back

The short 'i' sound is like the 'i' in 'sit' or 'big'.

Front

What sound does the short 'o' make?

Back

The short 'o' sound is like the 'o' in 'dog' or 'hot'.

Front

What sound does the short 'u' make?

Back

The short 'u' sound is like the 'u' in 'cup' or 'bus'.

Front

Which word has a short 'a'?

Back

Map.

Front

Which word has a short 'e'?

Back

Bed.

Front

Which word has a short 'i'?

Back

Sit.

Front

Which word has a short 'o'?

Back

Dog.