Exploring Minimal Pairs: Long vs Short Vowel Sounds

This video tutorial explores the concept of minimal pairs, focusing on short and long vowel sounds. It provides examples and practice exercises for distinguishing between short and long 'e' and 'o' sounds. The video includes activities to match minimal pairs and encourages viewer interaction through comments and feedback.

What is the only difference between the words 'fit' and 'feet'?

• The number of syllables

• The vowel sound

• The meaning

• The consonants

Which word has a long 'e' sound?

• Sleep

• Still

• Hit

• Phil

What is the common spelling pattern for the short 'e' sound?

• Double 'a'

• Single 'e'

• Single 'i'

• Double 'e'

Which word matches with 'itch' in minimal pairs?

• Neat

• Reason

• Ease

• Each

Which word has a short 'e' sound?

• Itch

• Ease

• Each

• Reason

Which word has a long 'o' sound?

• Walk

• Court

• Pot

• Part

What is the minimal pair for 'was'?

• Court

• Walk

• Forks

• Walls

Which word has a short 'o' sound?

• Court

• Forks

• Not

• Bot

What does the word 'naught' mean?

• A person

• A type of food

• A number

• A place

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