Short Vowels

The video tutorial explains how vowels can make both long and short sounds. It covers the pronunciation of each vowel's short sound, providing examples and practice words for short A, E, I, O, and U sounds. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of recognizing these sounds to improve reading and pronunciation skills.

What does a straight line above a vowel indicate?

• The vowel is making a short sound

• The vowel is stressed

• The vowel is silent

• The vowel is making a long sound

Which word contains a short 'A' sound?

• Lake

• Gate

• Apple

• Cake

In which word does the short 'E' sound appear?

• End

• Tree

• See

• Bee

Which of the following words has a short 'I' sound?

• Ice

• Tie

• Bike

• Pig

Which word uses the short 'O' sound?

• Mop

• Hope

• Rope

• Soap