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English for Kids
These lessons, with videos and songs, help Kindergarten kids learn how to pronounce words with the short and long vowels a, e, i, o, and u.
Short and Long Vowels
Understanding the difference between short and long vowels is crucial for learning to read and spell.
What Are Short Vowels?
What Are Long Vowels?
The following diagram compares the short and long vowels. Scroll down the page for more examples and songs to help you learn how to pronounce the and read short and long vowels words.
Long and Short Vowels for Kids: A E I O U
The Vowel Song: Long and Short Vowel Sounds
Learn about long and short vowel sounds a, e, i, o, and u
Long and Short Vowels Songs
Learn the sound of the letters
Learning Short Vowels
Short Vowels | ||
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Short A | Short E | Short I |
Short O | Short U | Short Vowels |
Learning Long Vowels
Long Vowels | ||
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Long A | Long E | Long I |
Long O | Long U | Y (vowel) |
Long Vowels | Short & Long Vowels |
Compare Short & Long Vowels
Short & Long Vowels | ||
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Short & Long A | Short & Long E | Short & Long I |
Short & Long O | Short & Long U |
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