Long Vowel Sounds Flashcards
1
Q
Long vowels sound essentially the same as…
A
Short vowels; but are longer in duration.
2
Q
The five long vowels are represented by…
A
Double letters: aa ee ii oo uu
3
Q
aa sounds like..
A
The a in father (at times may sound like the a on sofa).
4
Q
ee sounds like,,,
A
The e in eight (at times may sound like the e in bet).
5
Q
ii sounds like…
A
The i in machine (at times may sound like the i in bit).
6
Q
oo sounds like…
A
The o in Arizona.
7
Q
uu sounds like…
A
The u in chute.
