The O usually has a short U sound (as in bum and sum) and the A has a schwa (es/us).
In some dialects, the O has a short O sound, as in comic.
"Compass" has a short vowel sound. The 'o' in compass is pronounced with a short 'a' sound like in the word "cat".
Loser long or short vowel
"Ruby" has a long u sound (long vowel), while "Spanish" has a short a sound (short vowel).
No, "can" does not have a long vowel sound. The vowel 'a' in "can" is pronounced with a short vowel sound.
The first A has a long A sound and the second is a schwa.
A short vowel
Loser long or short vowel
The word "ruby" has a long vowel sound for the letter "u" which is pronounced "oo" like in "blue" or "true".
The word "timid" has a short vowel sound. The "i" in "timid" is pronounced as a short vowel, making it sound like "ti-mid."
A short vowel
"lap" contains a short vowel sound. The 'a' is pronounced as a quick, clipped sound.
is aim a long vowel or short vowel
No, "can" does not have a long vowel sound. The vowel 'a' in "can" is pronounced with a short vowel sound.
Is panel a short or long vowel sound
In the word "acorn," the letter "a" is a short vowel because it makes the sound /æ/ as in "cat."
The first A has a long A sound and the second is a schwa.
The e is a short vowel, while the o is more of a long vowel.
"Then" has a short vowel sound in English.