Yes, the word "astronaut" includes a short "a" sound in its first syllable. The "a" in "astronaut" is pronounced like the "a" in "cat," which is a short vowel sound.
No, the word "astronaut" does not have a short "a" vowel sound. In "astronaut," the "a" is pronounced with a broader sound, similar to the "a" in "father," making it more of an open vowel sound rather than a short "a," like in "cat."
The first A has a short A sound as in pass, while the AU pair has an AW sound.
The first A has a short A sound as in pass and ask. The AU pair has an AW sound.
"An astronaut" is the correct form, not "a astronaut." "an" is used instead of "a" whenever the word it modifies begins with a vowel.
In the word "comet," the letter "o" has a short vowel sound. A short vowel sound is produced when a vowel is pronounced as its name. In this case, the "o" in "comet" is pronounced as "ah," making it a short vowel sound.
No, the word "astronaut" does not have a short "a" vowel sound. In "astronaut," the "a" is pronounced with a broader sound, similar to the "a" in "father," making it more of an open vowel sound rather than a short "a," like in "cat."
The first A has a short A sound as in pass, while the AU pair has an AW sound.
The first A has a short A sound as in pass and ask. The AU pair has an AW sound.
I would think it is a long but if you sound it out it can be both
It has a short I sound.
The A has a short A sound, and the I has a short I sound.
Yes, the i in pit has a short vowel sound.
No. It has a short A sound and a short I sound (man-ij). The E has no sound.
Yes. The A has the short A sound as in tap and back.
Yes, the word "sock" has a short "o" sound, not a short "a" sound.
"An astronaut" is the correct form, not "a astronaut." "an" is used instead of "a" whenever the word it modifies begins with a vowel.
"and" has a short vowel sound. It is pronounced as /ænd/.