Long A Vowel Team Flashcard

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What is a vowel team?

Back

A vowel team is a combination of two vowels that work together to make one sound.

Front

What sound does the vowel team 'ai' make?

Back

The vowel team 'ai' makes the long 'a' sound, as in 'train'.

Front

What sound does the vowel team 'ay' make?

Back

The vowel team 'ay' also makes the long 'a' sound, as in 'play'.

Front

Identify a word with the vowel team 'ai'.

Back

Rain.

Front

Identify a word with the vowel team 'ay'.

Back

Day.

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What is an r-controlled vowel?

Back

An r-controlled vowel is a vowel followed by the letter 'r' that changes the way the vowel sounds.

Front

Give an example of an r-controlled vowel word.

Back

Star.

Front

What is the long 'a' sound?

Back

The long 'a' sound is pronounced like the letter 'a' itself, as in 'cake'.

Front

Identify a word that has the long 'a' sound.

Back

Bake.

Front

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

Back

A short vowel is pronounced quickly and does not sound like the letter name, while a long vowel sounds like the letter name.