Short and Long Vowels

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What is a long vowel sound?

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A long vowel sound is when the vowel sounds like its name, such as the 'a' in 'cake' or the 'i' in 'bike'.

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What is a short vowel sound?

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A short vowel sound is when the vowel does not sound like its name, such as the 'a' in 'cat' or the 'i' in 'sit'.

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Give an example of a word with a long vowel sound.

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An example of a word with a long vowel sound is 'time'.

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

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An example of a word with a short vowel sound is 'pen'.

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

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The vowel sound in the word 'swipe' is long.

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

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The vowel sound in the word 'hat' is short.

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

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A long vowel sound can often be identified by the presence of a silent 'e' at the end of the word or by the vowel being followed by a single consonant.

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

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A short vowel sound is typically found in words where the vowel is followed by two or more consonants or is not followed by a consonant at all.

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

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The vowel sound in the word 'split' is short.

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

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The vowel sound in the word 'scab' is short.