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Tongue has a schwa vowel followed by a voiced consonant called the velar nasal, which gives it a long syllable. The terms "long" and "short" do not properly apply to English vowel sounds.
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Does the word tongue have a short vowel sound?
The word tongue (pronounced /tʌŋ/)(tung) has a short U vowel sound (uh), the same as in the words gun, buck, or nut.
Does the word hug have a long or short vowel sound?
It has a short vowel sound
Does the word tap have a long or short vowel sound?
The word "tap" has a short A vowel sound.
Does the word am have a short or long vowel sound?
The word "am" has a short A vowel sound, as in apple.
IS THE VOWEL SOUND OF A IN THE WORD CAN A SHORT VOWEL?
Yes, the vowel sound of "a" in the word "can" is considered a short vowel sound. The short "a" sound in "can" is typically pronounced as /æ/.
Does the word rapid have a long or short vowel sound?
The word "rapid" has a short vowel sound. The "a" in "rapid" is pronounced as the short vowel sound "æ".
Is when a short or long vowel word?
"Is" is a short vowel word because the letter "i" makes its short sound in the word.
Does the word said have a long or a short vowel sound?
The word "said" has a short vowel sound.
Does cash have a long or short vowel sound?
The vowel "a" in the word "cash" has a short sound.
Does the word swim have a long or short vowel sound?
The word "swim" has a short vowel sound.
Does the word want have a short or long vowel sound?
The word "want" has a short vowel sound.
Does 'had' have a long or short a vowel sound?
The A in "had" has a short A vowel sound as in have, has, and bad.
