In the word "ankle," the letter "a" represents a short vowel sound.
'Ankle' is pronounced 'ank-ull'. The 'ank' part has the same sound as in the word 'thank'. The final 'e is silent.
"Ruby" has a long u sound (long vowel), while "Spanish" has a short a sound (short vowel).
Loser long or short vowel
The word "cheer" has a long vowel sound.
In the word "ankle," the letter "a" represents a short vowel sound.
'Ankle' is pronounced 'ank-ull'. The 'ank' part has the same sound as in the word 'thank'. The final 'e is silent.
"Ruby" has a long u sound (long vowel), while "Spanish" has a short a sound (short vowel).
Loser long or short vowel
The word "cheer" has a long vowel sound.
"River" is a short vowel word because the "i" sound is not elongated.
Diner has a short vowel sound. The "i" is pronounced as a short vowel in this word.
The vowel "i" can be both short and long. For example, in the word "sit," the "i" is short, and in the word "fine," the "i" is long.
"Is" is a short vowel word because the letter "i" makes its short sound in the word.
is aim a long vowel or short vowel
The word "glad" has a short vowel sound.
The word "head" has a short vowel sound.