Long sound or Short sound o

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What is a long sound 'o'?

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A long sound 'o' is pronounced like the letter name 'O'. Examples include words like 'go', 'no', and 'so'.

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What is a short sound 'o'?

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A short sound 'o' is pronounced like 'ah'. Examples include words like 'hot', 'pot', and 'not'.

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Can you give an example of a word with a long sound 'o'?

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Yes, the word 'home' has a long sound 'o'.

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Can you give an example of a word with a short sound 'o'?

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Yes, the word 'dog' has a short sound 'o'.

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What is the difference between long and short sounds?

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Long sounds are pronounced for a longer duration, while short sounds are pronounced quickly.

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How do you identify a long sound 'o' in a word?

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A long sound 'o' often appears in words with a silent 'e' at the end, like 'hope'.

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How do you identify a short sound 'o' in a word?

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A short sound 'o' is usually found in closed syllables, like 'cot'.

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What is an example of a word that has both long and short sounds?

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The word 'tone' has a long sound 'o', while 'ton' has a short sound 'o'.

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter that represents a speech sound made with the vocal tract open, such as 'a', 'e', 'i', 'o', 'u'.

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word, which typically contains a vowel.