No, "began" does not have a long "a" sound. The "a" in "began" is pronounced as a short vowel sound, like in the word "cat."
Yes, the word "began" has a long 'a' sound, pronounced /bɪˈɡæn/.
The A has a short A sound as in can or man.
The A has a short A sound, as in can and man.
Yes, the E has a short I sound and the A has a short A sound. (although you see "be" in the word, it is not pronounced that way except in creative dialogue)
Yes. The A has a short A sound. In context, the E has a short I sound. (bih-gan)
Yes, the word "began" has a long 'a' sound, pronounced /bɪˈɡæn/.
The A has a short A sound as in can or man.
The A has a short A sound, as in can and man.
Yes, the E has a short I sound and the A has a short A sound. (although you see "be" in the word, it is not pronounced that way except in creative dialogue)
It is a short A sound, as in can, man, and plan.
The E has a short I sound, and the A is a short sound as well. There is a "be" here, but (in sentences) it is not a long E vowel.
Yes. The A has a short A sound. In context, the E has a short I sound. (bih-gan)
It has a long "u" sound.
Cake has a long "a" sound.
The long "y" sound is the same as the long "i" sound. The words "my" and "rhyme" have this sound.
The word "vines" has no A or A sound in it. The word "vanes" has a long A sound.
The A has a long A sound. The I has a short I sound.