Long Vowel Sounds - How to Discuss

Long vowel sounds

What are some examples of long vowel sounds? Long vowels often occur when two vowels appear next to each other on the same syllable. When the vowels work as a team to make a long vowel, the second vowel is silent. Examples: rain. to take. A boat. Path.

What are some words with long vowel sounds?

The long O sound (IPA symbol: oʊ) can be found in English words such as: most, vote, road, know, goat, hope, low, no, ■■■■ and writing. Click here to listen to the American Accent audio course. The long O sound is a long vowel sound. Long vowels are pronounced the same as the letter name.