Here's why:
* Short vowels have a short, quick sound. In "minus", the "i" sound is short and sharp.
* Long vowels have a longer, drawn-out sound. Think of words like "bike", "cone", or "ate".
Let me know if you have any other word questions!
Here's why:
* Short vowels have a short, quick sound. In "minus", the "i" sound is short and sharp.
* Long vowels have a longer, drawn-out sound. Think of words like "bike", "cone", or "ate".
Let me know if you have any other word questions!