Decoding Words with Long A and U Sounds at the End of Syllables

This video tutorial teaches how to decode words with long A or U sounds by understanding open and closed syllables. It explains the difference between long and short vowel sounds, common pronunciation mistakes, and provides examples of vowel combinations. The lesson emphasizes the importance of recognizing open vowels to make the correct long vowel sound.

What is the characteristic of a long vowel sound?

• It is shorter than a short vowel sound.

• It is always followed by a consonant.

• It is always at the beginning of a word.

• It says its alphabet name.

Which of the following is a common mistake when pronouncing vowels?

• Pronouncing vowels with a short sound at the end of a word.

• Always pronouncing vowels with a long sound.

• Ignoring the position of syllables when pronouncing vowels.

• Pronouncing vowels with long sounds when followed by a consonant.

Which vowel combination can produce the sound 'AY'?

• EU

• AY

• OU

• IE

How do you determine if a syllable is open?

• It starts with a vowel.

• It ends with a consonant.

• It ends with a vowel.

• It starts with a consonant.

What is the correct way to split the word 'vacation' to identify open vowels?

• vaca-tion

• va-ca-tion

• vac-at-ion

• va-cation