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.
Oh, dude, it's like, totally a short "a" sound. You know, like when you're at camp and you're like, "Hey, pass me the marshmallows," not "Hey, paaasss me the marshmallows." So yeah, short "a" all the way.
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.