Vowel Sounds

The word "bold" has the same vowel sound as the words "cold," "fold," "mold," and "sold." These words all contain the same long "o" vowel sound, which is represented by the letter "o" in each word. The vowel sound in these words is known as the open-mid back rounded vowel sound, which is commonly found in English language words.

The word "brush" is comprised of 5 letters, but it contains only 4 distinct sounds. In phonetics, the "b" and "r" sounds are separate phonemes, while the "sh" sound is represented by a single phoneme. Therefore, the word "brush" contains 4 distinct sounds.

No, the word "shoot" does not have a long "o" sound. In phonetics, the "oo" in "shoot" is pronounced as a diphthong, which is a combination of two vowel sounds. The "oo" in "shoot" is pronounced as /uː/, which is a long "u" sound, not a long "o" sound.

Oh, dude, short vowels in "hospital" are like the "o" and the "i." You know, like when you say "hop" and "pit." So, if you're ever in a spelling bee and they ask you about short vowels in "hospital," you got this!

NO!!!

The ;e; at the on 'kite' is a mute letter. This make the 'i' in kite sound like 'eye'.

If there is no 'e' , then the word is 'kit'. Here the 'i' is pronounced much shorter, like the word 'it'.

Yes, "canary" is not a short vowel word. In the word "canary," the letter "a" makes the long vowel sound /eɪ/. Short vowel sounds are typically found in words like "cat" or "sit," where the vowel sound is pronounced briefly and does not say its name. In contrast, long vowel sounds say their names, as in "cake" or "time."

Well, honey, the "o" in "strong" is technically a long vowel sound. But let's be real, does it really matter in the grand scheme of things? Just say it with confidence and nobody will question you.

The word "reside" has a long vowel sound. In phonetics, a long vowel is a vowel sound that is pronounced the same way as the name of the letter itself. In this case, the letter "i" in "reside" is pronounced as /aɪ/, which is a long vowel sound.

Words that have the same vowel sound as "most" include "toast," "coast," "post," and "boast." These words all contain the long "o" vowel sound, which is pronounced like the /oʊ/ diphthong in phonetic transcription. The vowel sound in "most" is known as the "open-mid back rounded vowel" in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and is commonly represented by the symbol /o/.

Yes, there is a U.S. state that does not contain a vowel in its name, and that state is Wyoming. The absence of a vowel in the name "Wyoming" makes it unique among the 50 states in the United States.

Yes, but it is more specifically an umlaut A, where the A is paired with an R as in car. This changes the sound of the short A, more specifically in British English, where it sounds like a short O (card sounds like the US cod).

In the word "shiver," the letter "i" is pronounced as a short vowel sound, as in "ih." Short vowels are typically pronounced in a quick and clipped manner, while long vowels are pronounced with a lengthened sound. Therefore, "shiver" contains a short vowel sound.

Yes, "shrimp" is a short vowel word. The "i" in shrimp is pronounced with a short vowel sound, as in "ship" or "sit." Short vowel sounds are typically heard when a vowel is followed by a consonant, as is the case with the word "shrimp."

No. It has the OU/OW sound as in cow and how. This is neither long or short.

Yes, the word "sister" has a short vowel sound in the first syllable. The letter "i" in "sis" is pronounced as a short vowel sound, similar to the "i" in "sit" or "list." This is because the vowel is not followed by a silent "e" or a double consonant that would make the vowel long.

Well, honey, a chin switch is like a light switch for your chin. It's a medical device used to control movements in individuals with limited mobility or paralysis in their chin. So, if you need to operate something with just a chin waggle, this little gadget is your new best friend.

The O in rope is a long O, and there is a silent E.

Yes, the word "park" has a short vowel sound. In phonetics, a short vowel is a vowel sound that doesn't change its sound quality when spoken. In the word "park," the 'a' is pronounced as /ɑ/, which is a short vowel sound.

Oh, dude, grass has a short a vowel sound. It's like when you say "cat" or "bat." So, if you're ever unsure, just think of those furry little creatures and you'll be good to go.

In the word "clam," the vowel 'a' is considered to be a short vowel sound. Short vowels are typically pronounced briefly and distinctly, without any elongation. In the case of the word "clam," the 'a' is pronounced as /æ/ (as in "cat"), making it a short vowel sound.

The word "candy" contains a short vowel sound. In phonetics, a short vowel sound is one that is pronounced briefly and does not have a noticeable glide or change in quality. The 'a' in "candy" is pronounced as /æ/, which is a short vowel sound.

Well, darling, the vowel sound in "doubt" is /aʊ/. So, if you want to sound like a proper linguistics expert at your next cocktail party, just remember that little nugget of knowledge. You're welcome.

Well, honey, humor is not a long vowel word. It actually has a short vowel sound because the "u" is pronounced like "uh" as in "huh." So, next time you want to impress your friends with your phonics knowledge, just remember that humor is short and sweet. Keep on rockin' and rollin', darling!

Oh, dude, that's a long word! Let me count... A, I, E, A, I, A, I, I, A... like, whoa, that's a lot of vowels! So, like, there are nine vowels in "antidisestablishmentarianism." Good luck fitting that on a Scrabble board!

The word "math" contains a short vowel sound. In this case, the letter 'a' is pronounced as /æ/, which is a short vowel sound. Short vowel sounds are typically heard when a vowel is followed by a consonant in a one-syllable word like "math."