Long Vowel A
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Short A
Long E
Phonic Sounds
English for Kids
Videos and songs to help Kindergarten kids learn how to pronounce the long vowel a.
Learn how the silent “E” changes the sound of short vowel “A” to Long vowel “A”.
Learn words with AI, A - E and AY.
Learning the Long “A” Sound
The long “A” sound is pronounced as /eɪ/, similar to the name of the letter “A.” It is found in words like cake, train, and day. Teaching the long “A” sound helps children recognize when the vowel “A” says its name. Compare it with the short “A” sound (as in cat).
Ways Long “A” Appears in Words
Silent E (a_e):
Words: cake, bake, name, gate, plate
AI (ai):
Words: rain, train, tail, paint, maid
AY (ay):
Words: day, play, stay, gray, tray
EA (ea) (less common):
Words: steak, great, break
EI/EIGH (ei/eigh) (irregular patterns):
Words: eight, vein, sleigh, weigh
The following diagram shows some examples of words that have the long a sound. Scroll down the page for more examples and songs to help you learn how to pronounce words beginning with the long a sound.
Songs to help students learn the long “A”
The A Song
Long and Short Vowel Sounds of A
Long ‘a’ Silent ’e’
Learn how the silent “E” changes the sound of short vowel “A” to Long vowel “A”.
The Magic E Song
Learn about the magic e or silent e, which lengthens the preceding vowel sound when it comes at the
end of a word.
Long Vowel a (CVCe)
Phonics Word RAP.
Long a, -ai vowel digraph
ai/ay rap for the long a
Words with AI, A - E and AY
Learning Short Vowels
| Short Vowels | ||
|---|---|---|
| Short A | Short E | Short I |
| Short O | Short U | Short Vowels |
Learning Long Vowels
| Long Vowels | ||
|---|---|---|
| Long A | Long E | Long I |
| Long O | Long U | Y (vowel) |
| Long Vowels | Short, Long Vowels | |
Compare Short & Long Vowels
| Short & Long Vowels | ||
|---|---|---|
| Short & Long A | Short & Long E | Short & Long I |
| Short & Long O | Short & Long U | |
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