Short Vowels

Front

What is a short vowel?

Back

A short vowel is a vowel sound that is pronounced in a quick, short manner. In English, the short vowels are a, e, i, o, and u.

Front

What is the short vowel sound for 'a'?

Back

The short vowel sound for 'a' is like the 'a' in 'cat'.

Front

What is the short vowel sound for 'e'?

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The short vowel sound for 'e' is like the 'e' in 'bed'.

Front

What is the short vowel sound for 'i'?

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The short vowel sound for 'i' is like the 'i' in 'sit'.

Front

What is the short vowel sound for 'o'?

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The short vowel sound for 'o' is like the 'o' in 'hot'.

Front

What is the short vowel sound for 'u'?

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The short vowel sound for 'u' is like the 'u' in 'cup'.

Front

Fill in the blank: b _ s

Back

The answer is 'u', making the word 'bus'.

Front

Fill in the blank: d r _ m

Back

The answer is 'u', making the word 'drum'.

Front

Fill in the blank: f _ s h

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The answer is 'i', making the word 'fish'.

Front

Which picture has the short vowel 'a'?

Back

Look for a picture of a 'cat'.