Long vowels are vowels that sound like their name.
Here's a breakdown:
* Short vowels have a short, quick sound. Think of the "a" in "cat", the "e" in "bed", the "i" in "pig", the "o" in "hot", and the "u" in "cup".
* Long vowels sound like their letter name. Think of the "a" in "cake", the "e" in "see", the "i" in "bike", the "o" in "go", and the "u" in "flute".
Here's a helpful trick: If a vowel has a silent "e" at the end of a word, the first vowel is usually long! For example, "cake" has a long "a" because of the silent "e".
Let me know if you'd like more examples or have any other questions about long and short vowels!