long vowel
what about long vowels?
A long vowel says its name. Example.
long a - fA vor, pAy,
long e - lE ver sEep
long i - bIke, rIght
long o - Open, clOse
long u - flU , slUe
Long vowels are vowel sounds that are pronounced for a longer duration compared to their short vowel counterparts. They are called long vowels because they say their name and are typically represented by a single vowel letter. Here's how you can determine if a vowel sound is long:
1. Recognize the vowel sound: Listen to the vowel sound in a word and identify the specific vowel you hear. For example, in the word "lake," the vowel sound is /e/.
2. Check if the vowel says its name: Long vowels usually say their name, meaning they are pronounced like the letter itself. To confirm if the vowel is long, consider if it is said as its own letter name. For example, the vowel /e/ in the word "lake" sounds like the letter 'e.'
3. Look for a silent 'e': In some cases, a long vowel is followed by a silent 'e' at the end of a word, which signals that the vowel sound is long. For instance, in the word "bone," the 'e' at the end is silent, and the vowel /o/ is long.
It's important to note that the long vowel sounds can vary slightly based on accent, so they may not sound exactly as they do in the examples provided. However, these general guidelines can help you identify and understand long vowel sounds.