Lexia Lessons® Word Study

Level 1: Sound/Symbol
Short Vowels: e, u (i, a, o)

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Short Vowel Sounds

All vowel sounds require the voice box to vibrate and are
produced without blocking air flow. There are differences
in how wide the lips and jaw open for each short vowel.

Keywords help you remember Lips open wider and

short vowel sounds. jaw drops more!

Keyword Sound Lips & Jaw

(itch)

i /ĭ/
(edge)

e /ĕ/
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(app)

a /ă/
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(up)

u /ŭ/
(octopus)
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o /ŏ/

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