Here's why:
* Short vowel sounds are typically quick and sharp.
* Long vowel sounds are usually drawn out and often sound like the letter's name.
In "bag," the vowel "a" makes a short, quick sound, similar to the "a" in "cat" or "hat."
Here's why:
* Short vowel sounds are typically quick and sharp.
* Long vowel sounds are usually drawn out and often sound like the letter's name.
In "bag," the vowel "a" makes a short, quick sound, similar to the "a" in "cat" or "hat."