Long and Short Vowel Sounds | English Pronunciation
Learn the difference between long and short vowel sounds. Practice with the different pronunciations and hear examples in English words.
The CVC Pronunciation Rule
Learn how to know which vowels are pronounced with the "short" vowel sound. See examples in English words.
"The Magical Letter e" Pronunciation Lesson
Learn how the "magical" letter "e" at the end of a word can change the pronunciation of the vowel. The letter e changes a short vowel sound in a word to a long vowel sound.
The CV Pronunciation Rule
Learn the CV pronunciation rule for when to use the "long" vowel sound. When a word or a syllable ends in a consonant and then a vowel (Consonant-Vowel), the vowel sound is generally long.
Combination of Vowels Pronunciation Lesson
Learn the "Combination of Vowels" pronunciation rule. When two vowels are together, usually only the first vowel is pronounced, and it has the long vowel sound.
R-Controlled Vowels Pronunciation Lesson | The English Minute
Learn how the sound of a vowel changes when comes before the letter R. We say the letter R is "bossy" because it changes the sound of the letter that precedes it.
Pronunciation of the Letter C | The English Minute
Learn the two different pronunciations of the letter C in English.