short vowels

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What is a short vowel?

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

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Give an example of a word with a short 'a' vowel sound.

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Hat.

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Give an example of a word with a short 'e' vowel sound.

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Ten.

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Give an example of a word with a short 'i' vowel sound.

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Sit.

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Give an example of a word with a short 'o' vowel sound.

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Mom.

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Give an example of a word with a short 'u' vowel sound.

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Mud.

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What is the short vowel sound in the word 'bed'?

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Short 'e'.

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What is the short vowel sound in the word 'cat'?

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Short 'a'.

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What is the short vowel sound in the word 'pig'?

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Short 'i'.

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What is the short vowel sound in the word 'dog'?

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Short 'o'.