RGR UNIT 1

A short vowel is a vowel sound that is pronounced in a short, quick manner. Examples include the sounds in 'a' in 'cat', 'e' in 'bed', 'i' in 'sit', 'o' in 'hot', and 'u' in 'cup.'

The vowels are A, E, I, O, and U.

All letters in the alphabet that are not vowels are consonants. Examples include B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, W, X, Y, and Z.

The short vowel 'A' makes the sound like in the word 'apple.'

The short vowel 'E' makes the sound like in the word 'edge.'

The short vowel 'I' makes the sound like in the word 'igloo.'

The short vowel 'O' makes the sound like in the word 'hot.'

The short vowel 'U' makes the sound like in the word 'up.'

An example of a word with a short vowel 'A' is 'cat.'

An example of a word with a short vowel 'E' is 'bed.'