What is the difference between a long A and short A?

Both words begin with the letter /a/. You can hear the difference between the long /a/ in ape and the short in alligator. When we say ape aloud, we can keep the first sound going for as long as we have breath….Short Vowels:Select Long or ShortunderLong ShortappleLong ShorteveryLong ShortequalLong Short7

Is Apple long or short vowel?

The short vowel sound for A can be found in words like apple, attitude, cat, actually, and can.

Is eat a long or short vowel?

The short /e/ sound here sounds like /ɛ/, as in words like check, ten, and when. The long ‘e’ sound is pronounced like /iː/, the same sound you’ll find in words like eat, we, and meet. This short /i/ sound is pronounced /ɪ/, like in words kitten, milk, and ring.

How do you know if a vowel is short or long?

Vowels at a Glance Long vowel sounds sound like you are saying the letter itself. Short vowel sounds occur when the letter is not pronounced the way it sounds. Long vowel sounds are created by placing two vowels together or ending the word with an ‘E.