The OU pair has an AW sound, which is called a caret O sound because it has the same sound as OR in British English. Unlike the long O/R, it is not considered a long sound in US English.
In the word "land," the letter "a" is considered a short vowel sound, pronounced as /æ/. This means that the sound is short and quick, unlike the long "a" sound heard in words like "bake" or "hate."
The "i" in chin is typically considered a short vowel sound. It is a quick and concise pronunciation, unlike long vowels which are sustained.
No. Unlike the verb compose, there are no long vowels.The first O has a short O sound, the second O is a schwa, the first I is short, and the -tion has a schwa sound. (kom-puh-zish-un)
The first E has a short I sound and the second E has a short E sound. *Note that "pretend" and "prevent" are seldom pronounced with the long E as "pree" -- unlike some other pre- words such as preview or prepaid.
No. It has a short U to begin and a long I, to rhyme with fun bike.
The OU pair has an AW sound, which is called a caret O sound because it has the same sound as OR in British English. Unlike the long O/R, it is not considered a long sound in US English.
In the word "land," the letter "a" is considered a short vowel sound, pronounced as /æ/. This means that the sound is short and quick, unlike the long "a" sound heard in words like "bake" or "hate."
The "i" in chin is typically considered a short vowel sound. It is a quick and concise pronunciation, unlike long vowels which are sustained.
No. Unlike the verb compose, there are no long vowels.The first O has a short O sound, the second O is a schwa, the first I is short, and the -tion has a schwa sound. (kom-puh-zish-un)
A vacuum does not make sound. Unlike a vacuum cleaner, which does!
When a sound can be easily identified, it is distinct. It is unlike any other sound, it is easily recognized.
The first E has a short I sound and the second E has a short E sound. *Note that "pretend" and "prevent" are seldom pronounced with the long E as "pree" -- unlike some other pre- words such as preview or prepaid.
Juice has a long "u" sound.
Cake has a long "a" sound.
The long "y" sound is the same as the long "i" sound. The words "my" and "rhyme" have this sound.
Vines has a long "i" sound, not a short "i" sound.