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There are only five vowels. A, E, I , O and U

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In traditional English spelling, there are five vowel letters (a, e, i, o, u), but these letters can represent different sounds. The 20 vowel sounds in English include the long and short versions of each vowel letter, as well as some additional sounds, such as diphthongs and schwa. However, the exact number of vowel sounds can vary depending on different regional accents and dialects.

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