Vowel Practice

Welcome to the vowel practice section! Here, you will find exercises to help you master the different vowel sounds in English. Let's get started!

English Vowel Sounds

English has several vowel sounds, and it's important to practice them to improve your pronunciation. Here are some common vowel sounds:

Short A (as in cat): /æ/
Long A (as in cake): /eɪ/
Short E (as in set): /ɛ/
Long E (as in see): /iː/
Short I (as in sit): /ɪ/
Long I (as in machine): /aɪ/
Short O (as in hot): /ɒ/
Long O (as in coat): /oʊ/
Short U (as in up): /ʌ/
Long U (as in book): /uː/

Practice Exercises

To practice these sounds, try the following exercises:

Listen and Repeat: Listen to native speakers and repeat the vowel sounds after them.
Word Practice: Practice words that contain each vowel sound.
Phrases and Sentences: Read phrases and sentences aloud, focusing on the vowel sounds.

Example Words

Short A: cat, bat, sad
Long A: cake, make, name
Short E: set, net, met
Long E: see, tea, tree
Short I: sit, hit, pit
Long I: machine, nice, choice
Short O: hot, not, dot
Long O: coat, boat, coat
Short U: up, cup, put
Long U: book, look, cook

Additional Resources

For more in-depth learning, check out our Phonetics Exercises section. It's filled with valuable resources to help you improve your English pronunciation.