short and long vowels

A short vowel is a vowel sound that is pronounced in a quick, short manner, like the 'a' in 'cat' or 'e' in 'bed'.

A long vowel is a vowel sound that is pronounced the same as the name of the letter, like the 'a' in 'cake' or 'e' in 'see'.

The word 'slide' has a long vowel 'i'.

The word 'rob' has a short vowel 'o'.

In the word 'tape', the letter 'a' makes a long vowel sound.

In the word 'robe', the letter 'o' makes a long vowel sound.

Short vowels are pronounced quickly and do not sound like the letter name, while long vowels are pronounced the same as the letter name.

The short vowels are: a, e, i, o, u.

The long vowels are: a, e, i, o, u.

The word 'cape' has a long vowel 'a'.