Vowel Sounds Review

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What is a short vowel sound?

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A short vowel sound is a vowel sound that is pronounced in a shorter duration than a long vowel sound. Examples include the 'a' in 'cat', 'e' in 'bed', 'i' in 'sit', 'o' in 'hot', and 'u' in 'cup.'

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What is a long vowel sound?

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A long vowel sound is a vowel sound that is pronounced the same as the name of the letter itself. Examples include the 'a' in 'cake', 'e' in 'see', 'i' in 'like', 'o' in 'home', and 'u' in 'cute.'

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What is an example of a vowel sound that is neither short nor long?

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An example of a vowel sound that is neither short nor long is the 'u' in 'guitar' or the 'u' in 'quiet.' These sounds are often referred to as 'other' vowel sounds.

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How do you identify a short vowel sound in a word?

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A short vowel sound can often be identified by its position in a closed syllable, where the vowel is followed by one or more consonants. For example, in 'pet', the 'e' is short.

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How do you identify a long vowel sound in a word?

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A long vowel sound is typically found in an open syllable, where the vowel is at the end of the syllable or followed by a silent 'e'. For example, in 'cake', the 'a' is long.

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What is the vowel sound in the word 'hot'?

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The vowel sound in the word 'hot' is a short 'o' sound.

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What is the vowel sound in the word 'pet'?

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The vowel sound in the word 'pet' is a short 'e' sound.

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What is the vowel sound in the word 'quiet'?

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The vowel sound in the word 'quiet' is an 'other' sound, represented by the 'u'.

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What is the vowel sound in the word 'book'?

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The vowel sound in the word 'book' is an 'other' sound, represented by the 'o'.

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What is the difference between short and long vowel sounds?

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Short vowel sounds are pronounced quickly and do not sound like the letter name, while long vowel sounds are pronounced longer and sound like the letter name.