Questions and Answers
Which of the following is a long vowel sound?
The sound in the word 'make'
Which of the following is a short vowel sound?
The sound in the word 'mad'
Which of the following can be a challenge when pronouncing short vowel sounds?
The sound in the word 'beach'
In the phonetic alphabet, how is a long vowel sound written?
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In the phonetic alphabet, how is a short vowel sound written?
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Study Notes
Vowel Sounds
- A long vowel sound is when a vowel is pronounced for a longer duration, often resembling the vowel sound when pronounced alone.
- A short vowel sound is when a vowel is pronounced for a shorter duration, often changing the sound of the vowel.
Challenges in Pronouncing Short Vowel Sounds
- One challenge when pronouncing short vowel sounds is the variations in pronunciation depending on the word and its context.
Phonetic Alphabet
- In the phonetic alphabet, a long vowel sound is written with a horizontal line above the vowel letter, for example, ā for a long "a" sound.
- In the phonetic alphabet, a short vowel sound is written without any diacritical marks, for example, a for a short "a" sound.
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