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Can a word become short if you add a syllable to it?
The word "short" can become "shorter" if you add a syllable to it.
Is amid a open or closed syllable?
The word "amid" contains a closed syllable. In linguistic terms, a closed syllable ends with a consonant sound, making the vowel in the syllable short. In "amid," the letter "m" closes off the syllable, resulting in a short "i" sound.
how is a metrical foot having one accented or long syllable followed by two unaccented or short syllables?
That's a dactyl.
Is raven a one closed syllable?
Yes, "raven" is a two-syllable word, not a one-closed-syllable word. It can be broken down into "ra-" (open syllable) and "-ven" (closed syllable). A closed syllable ends with a consonant and contains a vowel that is typically short, while "raven" has both an open and a closed syllable structure.
How many syllables in long?
Long has one syllable
Is the word lotion a short vowel or long vowel word?
First syllable long, second syllable short
Is copy a short vowel?
First syllable short, second syllable long.
Does biscuit have a long vowel sound?
No. The I has a short I sound, and the UI pair also has a short I sound. (bis-kit or biz-kit)
Is city a short vowel word?
First syllable short, second syllable long.
Does tasteful have a short vowel sound in the first syllable?
No, the word tasteful does not have a short vowel sound in the first syllable. The vowel sound in the first syllable is the long A sound.
Is Have a short A or long A?
The a in "have" is short, but the syllable is long because it ends in a voiced consonant.
Is have a long or short a?
The a in "have" is short, but the syllable is long because it ends in a voiced consonant.
Is have long a or short a?
The a in "have" is short, but the syllable is long because it ends in a voiced consonant.
Is umpire a long vowel word or short vowel word?
Umpire has a short U sound, a long I sound and a silent E.
Does excellent have a short and long e?
Yes, the word "excellent" has a short e sound in the first syllable and a long e sound in the second syllable.
Is climate a long or short vowel?
"Climate" has a long vowel sound in the first syllable ("cli-") and a short vowel sound in the second syllable ("-mate").
Does breathing have a short vowel sound?
Breathing has a long "e" sound in the first syllable and a short "i" sound in the second syllable.
