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The Short ‘O’ Sound
The short ‘o’ sound is that which is found in the words like: log, cop, hot, etc. It is pronounced like a short ‘a’ only with the mouth shaped like the letter ‘O.”
Now, try this worksheet..
Click the image to be redirected to the printable page. Help your child identify the words oven, ostrich and octopus.
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The Short “i” Sound
The short “i” sound is the sound in the beginning of the word iguana and the medial sound in the words tin, bin and wig.
Now, let your child identify the objects that begin with the short “i” sound..
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Help your child identify the following objects that begin with the short “i” sound: igloo, Indian, injection and ink bottle.
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The Short ‘Aa’ Sound
Most people do not know the difference between the ‘long’ a and the ‘short’ a sound. The ‘long’ a is in words like cake, mail, day, etc.. while the ‘short’ a sound is in apple and banana.
Therefore, the word airplane begins with the ‘long’ a sound. So, to teach your kids the sound of the ‘short’ a, try this worksheet.
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