Find the word with the same vowel sound
Key notes:
Vowels can be short or long. A long vowel says its
name. A short vowel does not say its name.
Long a
cape

Short a
cap

Learn with an example
Listen to the word. Think about the vowel sound in the word.

Which word has the same vowel sound?


These words have the same vowel sound. They both have a short o sound.


This word has a different vowel sound. It has a long o sound.

Listen to the word. Think about the vowel sound in the word.

Which word has the same vowel sound?


These words have the same vowel sound. They both have a long a sound.


This word has a different vowel sound. It has a short a sound.

Listen to the word. Think about the vowel sound in the word.
Which word has the same vowel sound?


These words have the same vowel sound. They both have a short u sound.


This word has a different vowel sound. It has a long u sound.

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