Long/Short Vowel Sounds

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What is a long vowel sound?

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A long vowel sound is when the vowel says its name, like in the words 'cake' or 'tree.'

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What is a short vowel sound?

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A short vowel sound is when the vowel does not say its name, like in the words 'cat' or 'bed.'

Front

Give an example of a word with a long 'A' sound.

Back

The word 'cake' has a long 'A' sound.

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

Back

The word 'bat' has a short 'A' sound.

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What vowel sound does the word 'tree' have?

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The word 'tree' has a long 'E' sound.

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What vowel sound does the word 'cat' have?

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The word 'cat' has a short vowel sound.

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Give an example of a word with a long 'E' sound.

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The word 'eat' has a long 'E' sound.

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Give an example of a word with a long 'O' sound.

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The word 'bowl' has a long 'O' sound.

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What vowel sound does the word 'dog' have?

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The word 'dog' has a short 'O' sound.

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What is the difference between long and short vowel sounds?

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Long vowel sounds say the name of the vowel, while short vowel sounds do not.