Short and Long Vowels
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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?
- Short vowels are vowel sounds that are pronounced quickly and do not sound like the name of the letter.
- Found in simple one-syllable words, often in the CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) pattern.
What Are Long Vowels?
- Long vowels are pronounced the same as the letter’s name.
- Often found in words with specific spelling patterns, such as:
Silent E (e.g., cake, kite, note).
Vowel teams (e.g., rain, boat, see).
Open syllables (e.g., go, me).
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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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