What is a long o sound?

The "long o" sound is a vowel sound that is typically represented by the letter "o" in a word, but can also be represented by other combinations of letters.

Here's a breakdown:

The sound:

* Think of the sound in words like "go," "toe," "boat," "road," "snow." It's a long, drawn-out sound.

* It's often described as a "pure" vowel sound, meaning it's not influenced by surrounding consonants.

How it's spelled:

* Single "o": Often in words with a single vowel, like "go," "toe," "no."

* "oa": As in "boat," "coat," "road."

* "ow": As in "snow," "grow," "know."

* "oe": As in "toe," "hoe," "shoe."

* "o_e": As in "hope," "tone," "bone." This is called a "silent e" and helps make the "o" long.

Important Note: The "long o" sound is often confused with the "short o" sound, which is heard in words like "hot," "lot," "dog," and "on."

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