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Vowels and Consonants

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VOWEL AND CONSONANT

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DEFINITION ❑ Vowels are the sounds we make when we speak that don't involve any stopping or blocking of air in ou...

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Examples with Explanations 1. A (/eɪ/) : This sound is like the 'ay' sound. It's heard in words like "cake," "rain," a...

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RULES 1. Short and Long Vowels : ❑ Vowels can have both short and long sounds. ❑ A vowel is typically pronounced...

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QUESTIONS 1. What are vowels in the English language? ❑ Answer : Vowels are speech sounds produced without any...

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CONSONANT ❑ Consonants are speech sounds that you make by closing or partially blocking your mouth. Unlike vowels, w...

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Examples with Explanations 1. P (/p/) : This sound is a 'voiceless bilabial plosive.' You create it by pressing your l...

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RULES 1. Voiced and Voiceless : Consonants can be 'voiced' or 'voiceless.' Voiced: Your throat vibrates when making...

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QUESTIONS 1. What is the difference between voiced and voiceless consonants? ❑ Answer : Voiced consonants inv...