Pronunciation refers to the way in which words are spoken or pronounced in a language. Good pronunciation is important for effective communication in English, as it helps to convey meaning and can make language more clear and understandable.
What are CVC words? As you probably know, words in the English language are made up of vowels and consonants. Vowels are the letters a, e, i, o, and u (and, sometimes, y). They make “open” sounds, meaning that vowel sounds are made by moving the tongue to various places within the mouth, but without any parts of the lips … Read more
The short o sounds can be made in many different ways in the English language. Short o is most commonly found with the letter o and letter teams au and aw. However, there are several other options for making the short o sound as well. Here is some information regarding what a short o word … Read more
Where would the world be without long u words? This is a question that I ask myself every night before I go to bed. Long u words comprise some of my favorite words to say in any language. For example, within the grouping known as the notorious long u words, we have “music” and “fruit”. … Read more
In English, there are many short words that can be used when speaking informally or in written text. In some cases, these short words can be combined to create even shorter phrases. It is difficult to create long words that sound natural, so people often combine their prefixes and suffixes to produce a new word. … Read more
What are long a words in the English language? The long a sound has eight varieties of spelling which can make it tricky. Here you’ll learn a little about long a, the eight ways in which you can spell long a words, and see some examples for each spelling. Long A Words What are Long … Read more
Have you ever heard the term “snug as a bug in a rug?” It is quite a fun sentence to say. It has some rhyme and if you’ll take some time, you can learn why it sounds this way. There is a similarity in all of these words. One little letter can be heard. So … Read more
In the English language, there are different ways to pronounce vowels. One category of such vowel pronunciation is the short vowel sound — one that has many associated words. But what are some short vowel words and how do you identify them? This article will explore short vowel sounds, general rules for forming short vowel words, and examples of … Read more
Spelling in English can be challenging. Several spelling rules exist to navigate the treacherous spelling realm. Once you think you have a handle on one spelling rule, a rule exception throws you off course. Not to mention, many archaic phonetic words are mudding the English language waters. Have you ever wondered why some words have … Read more
Learn the hard words to spell in English. The English language is notorious for being difficult to learn. With daily usage causing constant change, and the influx of people from diverse backgrounds always adding new expressions, it is a wonder anyone can keep up with it. Still, the complexities are part of what make English … Read more