Sounds

Front

What is a vowel sound?

Back

A vowel sound is a sound in spoken language that is produced without any significant constriction or blockage of airflow in the vocal tract. Vowel sounds are typically represented by the letters A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y.

Front

What is the difference between long and short vowel sounds?

Back

Long vowel sounds are pronounced the same as the name of the letter (e.g., the 'a' in 'cake'), while short vowel sounds are pronounced differently from the letter name (e.g., the 'a' in 'cat').

Front

What vowel sound do you hear in the word 'light'?

Back

The vowel sound in the word 'light' is a long 'i' sound.

Front

Is the vowel sound in the word 'day' long or short?

Back

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

Front

Is the vowel sound in the word 'big' long or short?

Back

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

Front

What vowel sound do you hear in the word 'thrift'?

Back

The vowel sound in the word 'thrift' is a short 'i' sound.

Front

Is the vowel sound in the word 'bike' long or short?

Back

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

Front

Can you give an example of a word with a long 'a' sound?

Back

An example of a word with a long 'a' sound is 'cake'.

Front

Can you give an example of a word with a short 'e' sound?

Back

An example of a word with a short 'e' sound is 'bed'.

Front

What is a diphthong?

Back

A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable, such as the 'oy' in 'boy'.