Short Vowels:
* a as in apple (sounds like "ah")
* e as in egg (sounds like "eh")
* i as in in (sounds like "ih")
* o as in ox (sounds like "ah")
* u as in up (sounds like "uh")
Long Vowels:
These can be represented in a few ways:
1. Adding a final "e":
* a as in ape (sounds like "ay")
* e as in eye (sounds like "ee")
* i as in ike (sounds like "ee")
* o as in open (sounds like "oh")
* u as in use (sounds like "oo")
2. Using a double vowel:
* ee as in eel (sounds like "ee")
* oo as in oot (sounds like "oo")
3. Using a single vowel with a diacritical mark (like a macron):
* ā as in ate (sounds like "ay")
* ē as in eat (sounds like "ee")
* ī as in ice (sounds like "ee")
* ō as in old (sounds like "oh")
* ū as in use (sounds like "oo")
Key Points:
* Short vowels are typically pronounced quickly and with a short sound.
* Long vowels are pronounced longer and more drawn-out.
Let me know if you'd like more examples or have any other questions about vowels!