What are long vowel sounds?
Long vowels are extended vowel sounds in words like "see," "name," and "go." Length and mouth position together shape clarity.
Long vowel examples
- a: name, make, late
- e: see, feel, read
- i: time, bike, find
- o: home, road, go
- u: blue, true, student
Practice with contrasts
- bit / beat
- full / fool
- not / note
- cut / cute
Next practice steps
Use short vowels for contrast and continue drills in the Say Aloud app.