Short and Long Vowels

Front

What is a short vowel?

Back

A short vowel is a vowel sound that is pronounced quickly and does not say its name. Examples: 'a' in 'cat', 'e' in 'bed', 'i' in 'sit', 'o' in 'hot', 'u' in 'cup.'

Front

What is a long vowel?

Back

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

Front

Identify the vowel sound in the word 'cut'.

Back

Short u

Front

Identify the vowel sound in the word 'hate'.

Back

Long a

Front

Identify the vowel sound in the word 'hop'.

Back

Short o

Front

Identify the vowel sound in the word 'big'.

Back

Short i

Front

What letter can be added to 'c__t' to make a word?

Back

a (to form 'cat')

Front

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

Back

Long a

Front

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

Back

Long e

Front

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

Back

Long i