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Vowel Sounds

Some words have vowel sounds that can be classified as long or short, depending on how the vowel is pronounced. This can be different even in words that have nearly identical spelling.

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Is bell a short vowel?

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Yes

What is the schwa sound in quiet?

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The schwa sound in "quiet" is the unstressed "uh" sound represented by the vowel symbol /ə/. It is a neutral, mid-central vowel sound that is commonly found in unstressed syllables in English words.

Will vacant have a long or short vowel sound?

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The word "vacant" has a short vowel sound. The "a" in "vacant" is pronounced as /æ/.

In assonance similar vowel sounds are located where?

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Assonance refers to the repetition of similar vowel sounds within words in close proximity. These similar vowel sounds can be found in stressed or unstressed syllables of words within a phrase, line of poetry, or prose.

What sound does a slap makes?

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A slap typically makes a sharp, loud sound characterized by a quick smack or impact. The sound can vary depending on the force and velocity of the slap.

What is the Schwa sound in dozen?

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The schwa sound in "dozen" is an unstressed and reduced vowel sound that is commonly represented by the symbol ə. In American English, it sounds like "duzz-n" with the schwa sound occurring in the first syllable.

Is unicycle a short or long vowel?

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"Unicycle" contains a short vowel sound.

Is minus a long or short vowel sound?

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The word "minus" has a short vowel sound for the letter "i" as in "mɪnəs."

Is Home short or long vowel?

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The "o" in "home" is considered a long vowel sound because it says its name, like "oh."

Is the U sound in rule a long or short vowel sound?

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The U sound in "rule" is a long vowel sound.

Is closet a short vowel?

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Yes, "closet" contains a short vowel sound, specifically the short vowel "o" as pronounced in "klaw-zit."

Is shiver short or long vowel sound?

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"Shiver" has a short vowel sound because the "i" is pronounced as /ɪ/ in this word.

What shourt vowel sound does laugh has?

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The short vowel sound in the word "laugh" is /æ/, as in "cat."

What kind of vowel does bow have?

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The word "bow" contains two vowels: the diphthong "ow" which creates the /aʊ/ sound.

What is the short vowel in stingy?

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The short vowel in "stingy" is the "i" sound. It is pronounced as /ɪ/ as in "sit" or "bin".

In the word twinkling lights which word has the short I sound?

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The word "twinkling" has the short I sound.

What does the word loom sound like?

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The word "loom" is pronounced as "loom" with a long 'oo' sound like in 'moo' and a silent 'm' at the end.

Is tyrant a long vowel?

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No, "tyrant" does not have a long vowel. The "a" in "tyrant" is pronounced as a short vowel sound.

Why Pea is a short vowel word?

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"Pea" is considered a short vowel word because it contains a single vowel, 'e', that is pronounced with a short sound /ɛ/. In this case, the 'e' does not have a silent 'e' after it to make the vowel long.

Why bag is a short vowel word?

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The word "bag" has a short vowel sound because the letter "a" in this word is pronounced as /æ/, as in "cat" or "bat." This short "a" sound contrasts with the long "a" sound, as in words like "bake" or "cake."

Why hair is a long vowel word?

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In linguistics, a "long vowel" refers to a vowel sound that is pronounced for a longer duration than a short vowel sound. In the word "hair," the "ai" combination creates a long vowel sound, as in the word "day."

Is whistle a long or short vowel?

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"Whistle" contains a short vowel sound for the letter "i." The letter "i" in "whistle" is pronounced as a short /ɪ/ sound.

Is humor a long vowel word?

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Yes, it has the "long YOO" (long U) vowel sound, and a schwa sound for the O.

What is the Long vowel in disagreeable?

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The long vowel in "disagreeable" is the letter "a."

Is panel long vowel?

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The word "panel" has two syllables and two vowel sounds: the first is a short "a" sound, and the second is a schwa.