Is bee a long or short vowel?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether the vowel sound in the word 'bee' is classified as a long vowel or a short vowel. In English, a long vowel is pronounced the same as the letter itself, while a short vowel has a different sound. The answer involves identifying the pronunciation of the vowel sound in 'bee.'
Answer
a long vowel
The final answer is a long vowel.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is a long vowel.
More Information
The word 'bee' uses a vowel combination 'ee' that produces a long vowel sound.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the long 'ee' sound with the short 'e' sound, as found in words like 'bed'.
Sources
- Is bee a short vowel? - Answers - answers.com
- Does bee have a short or long vowel sound? - Answers - answers.com
- The Bee (Long Vowel e) | Printable Mini-Books - teachables.scholastic.com
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