Foundations- Alphabet Analysis to Long Vowels Review

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How many sounds do the letters in the alphabet make?

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44

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What are the 2 part-time vowels?

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y and w

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What are the special consonants?

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c, g, s, x, qu

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What are the sounds for 'ch'?

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/ch/, /k/, and /sh/

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How many letters in the alphabet only make 1 sound?

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16

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What are the 5 main vowels in the English alphabet?

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a, e, i, o, u

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What is a consonant?

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A letter that is not a vowel (a, e, i, o, u).

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What is a vowel?

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A letter that represents a speech sound made with the vocal tract open.

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What is the sound for the letter 'y' when it acts as a vowel?

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/i/ or /ai/.

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What is the difference between a short vowel and a long vowel?

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A short vowel is pronounced quickly, while a long vowel is pronounced the same as the letter's name.