Question

is the vowel sound in the word cat

a) a front low short sound

b) front low long sound

im guessing A because how CAT is spelt "kaet"

ae is a short vowel

Answer 1

Yes, a) is correct.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

You are correct! The vowel sound in the word "cat" is a front low short sound, represented by the phonetic symbol /æ/. The vowel sound in "cat" is typically short because the letter 'a' in this word represents a short vowel sound. When spelling the word "cat" phonetically, it is transcribed as /kæt/. The short vowel sound /æ/ as in "cat" is produced by placing the tongue low and towards the front of the mouth while keeping the lips slightly relaxed. This sound is commonly found in words like "cat," "hat," or "mat." So, your choice A is correct!