It is a short sound, usually a short U sound (wuz) or more rarely a short A (waz).
The long A sound is pronounced as /eɪ/ as in "cake," while the short A sound is pronounced as /æ/ as in "cat."
A short "e" sound is typically pronounced briefly, like in the word "pet." A long "e" sound is pronounced for a longer duration, like in the word "keep."
The word "pan" has a short A (long vowels sound like the letter).The words with a long A are pane and pain.
Cake has a long "a" sound.
Bē uses a long vowel. Remember: long vowels sound like you are saying the actual letter, and short sound like you are just saying part of the letter.
The name "Jay" typically has a long A sound, pronounced as "J-ay."
The main difference between long "i" and short "i" is the duration of the sound. Long "i" is pronounced for a longer period of time, as in words like "time" or "ride." Short "i" is pronounced for a shorter period of time, as in words like "sit" or "big."
The A has a short A sound, as in can and lamp.
The word 'type' does not have the long e or the short a vowel sound. The letter y in type is the long i sound and the E is silent.
Toad has a long vowel sound from the letter o.
Bē uses a long vowel. Remember: long vowels sound like you are saying the actual letter, and short sound like you are just saying part of the letter.
Hand has a short A sound. Always remember, the long vowel sounds always sound just like the letter is pronounced, except for U, which may sound like "ooh."