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The short I is the typical sound for -im words in the absence of a trailing silent E (lime)
The sound is heard in limber, timber, and thimble.
The only other common English word ending in -imb is climb, which is more likely the oddity since it is pronounced identically to clime.
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Does the word ask have the long a or short a sound?
The word asked has a short a sound, like the a in cat.
Does lump have a short a sound?
There is no A or A sound in the word "lump." The word lamp has a short A.
Does the word was have a long or short A sound?
The word "was" has a short U vowel sound (wuz).
Does the word stranger have a long a sound or a short a sound?
The word "stranger" has a short a sound.
Does the word rapid have a long or short vowel sound?
The word has a short A sound and a short I sound.
Does the word ask have the long a or short a sound?
The word asked has a short a sound, like the a in cat.
Does lump have a short a sound?
There is no A or A sound in the word "lump." The word lamp has a short A.
Does the word was have a long or short A sound?
The word "was" has a short U vowel sound (wuz).
Does the word stranger have a long a sound or a short a sound?
The word "stranger" has a short a sound.
Does the word rapid have a long or short vowel sound?
The word has a short A sound and a short I sound.
Does cup have a short a sound?
The word cup has no A or A sound. The word "cap" has a short A sound.
Does the word sock have a short a sound?
Yes, the word "sock" has a short "o" sound, not a short "a" sound.
Is the word wanted a short or long sound?
Is the word wanted a long a sound or short a sound
Does jacket have short a sound?
Yes. The A has a short A sound as in jagged or bracket.
Does window have a short i sound?
Yes, the "i" in the word "window" has a short "i" sound.
What letter in credit is a short vowel?
There are 2 letters in the word 'credit' that have short vowel sounds. They are the vowels E and I. The short E is the same sound as in bed, neck, and send. The short I is heard in the words hit, limb, and kid. Another word with both the short E and short I sounds is medic.
Does the word want have the long or short a sound?
The word "want" has a short a sound.
