It has a short vowel sound, like "bat," "hat," and "cat." A long vowel sound can be found in words like "bake," "cake," and "make."
The A has a short A (ah) sound.
It has a short vowel sound, like "bat," "hat," and "cat." A long vowel sound can be found in words like "bake," "cake," and "make."
Yes. The I in happiness (like the Y in happy) has a long E sound.
The letter y is counted as a vowel when it is pronounced as a vowel, in which case it sounds the same as the long e, in words such as really. When y is used as a consonant, the pronunciation is entirely different, as in the word yellow. Remember, a vowel is the primary sound that you are making, and a consonant merely alters the pronunciation of the vowel.
It has one long vowel (E) and one schwa sound.
Rayon has a long vowel sound.
It has a long vowel sound.
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No, "can" does not have a long vowel sound. The vowel 'a' in "can" is pronounced with a short vowel sound.
"Shake" has a long vowel sound. The "a" in "shake" is pronounced as "ay," making it a long vowel.
No, "plain" does not have a long vowel sound. The vowel "a" in "plain" is pronounced as a short vowel sound.
Well, isn't that a happy little question! "Bean" has a long vowel sound because the 'e' says its name like in the alphabet. Just remember to paint with your vowels gently and let them sing their sweet sounds on the canvas of language.