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The short A or "ah" as in apple or sat is usually spelled with an A.
However, other spellings can less frequently also exhibit the short A:
A words (silent E) : have, calve
AI words : plaid
AU words : laugh
Some words with a short A are: bat, cat, cast, grab, mast, knack, pack, pants
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What words have a short e sound but are spelled with ai?
The word said is always a short E sound. In some pronunciations, certain and captain do, but they can also have a short I sound for the AI. Other AI words with the short E sound are again and against.
What words that begin with the short a sound?
abhorrentabsentaccurateaccidentacidacrobatactactoractressaddaddressadjectiveadmitaffluentaffectafteragileaggravateagitateappleapprehendashastronomyatatomatrophyatticattitudeavenueaverage
What are some words that have a short e sound but are spelled with ee like in been?
The sound in "been" is a short i sound (bin). This is practically a unique sound for the EE pair, although in French words they can have a long A sound (puree, soiree, toupee).
Does web have a short e sound?
Yes. The E has a short E sound as in rebel.Yes, the word 'web' does have the short e sound. Some other words with the same sound are set, sect, and heck.
Words that begin with short a sound?
anchor, ax
What words start with a short i vowel sound?
Words like is, it, in, if, and ink start with a short "i" vowel sound.
Is bike one of the words with the short you sound?
Yes, the word "bike" has the short "i" sound. The short "i" sound is commonly heard in words like "sit," "lid," and "dig."
What are words that have a long a sound and a short a sound?
There are compound words such as paymaster that have both a long A and a short A. Also some words with a short A plus a long A formed by a silent E, such as activate and accelerate. Other words that have both a long and short A: ashtray (short/long) playback (long/short)
Does asked have a long a or short a?
The A has a short a sound, as in pass and task. (the short A says ah in some words, but not in short words such as cab, am, an, and mass)
What are some words with a short I vowel sound?
The I is short in I words such as bid, hit, sip, and wig. The Y has a short I sound in rhythm and myth. The E can have a short I sound as in began and repair. The EE has a short I sound in been.
Which of these words have a short a sound fascinating penetrate deteriorate?
"fascinating" and "deteriorate" have a short a sound.
What basic words have a short you sound?
Some basic words with a short "u" sound are: cup, luck, fun, run.
Do these words have the short a sound that back Sat and wanted?
Yes, all the words "back," "sat," and "wanted" have the short 'a' sound.
Is the word sit a short I sound?
Yes. It is a short I.The words with a long I are the words site and sight.
What words start with a short U sound?
Some words that start with a short U sound are umbrella, up, under, and umpire.
Are nut and hut short u sound words?
Yes. Both words have a short U (uh) sound. Rhyming words include but, cut, and shut.
Does ants have a short a sound?
Yes. It has a short A sound as in the words ran and grant. The short A sound is the same as in "ad" and "as" but different from the sound in "at."
