English Vowel Rules - Spelling and Pronunciation

Vowels in English are confusing! But there are some rules to help you know when a vowel says its long sound (alphabet name) or its short sound (related sound). Play along with the games in this great video!

Each of the 5 vowels has a "long sound", which is its alphabet name. Each also has a "short sound (a secondary or related sound) which is different. Listen to these 10 vowel sounds here: 0:25
A: 0:25
E: 0:47
I: 1:02
O: 1:16
U: 1:29

3 VOWEL RULES:
1:46 Rule #1: One vowel rule (CVC) (ex. cap, hat)
2:49 Rule #2: Magic E (CVC+silent E) (ex. cape, hate)
7:15 Rule #3: Two vowel rule (CVVC) (ex. stain, flea)
---When 2 vowels go walking, the first does the talking)

ACTIVITIES & GAMES:

4:36 Activity: Rhyme Time (Misha's crazy talent!)
8:15 Game: Odd One Out (8:48: Answers)
10:33 Vowel Maze 1 - SHORT vowels (11:12 Answers)
11:42 Vowel Maze 2 - LONG vowels (12:03 Answers)

[le_lizzz]

Ok, I am a native English speaker and I was looking for a video like this to help my Spanish speaking friend learning English... And can I say that this video is just spot on!! I for real didn't even realize some of these rules myself (so I learned something new lol) but I these ladies are so clear, descriptive, and fun! Great work, very helpful! 👏🏻

[sergiosalgado]

Good lord. Where were you when i was in high school. If i had had you as english teachers. Those classes would have rocked

[galaklilu]

After an extensive search, I finally found a clear and effective explanation. Thank you both.

[rogerhoward]

I'm 72 years old; and I was looking at the girls in English class instead of listening to the teacher. Oh how much I have learned. When two vowels are together; the first one does the talking; and the second one is silent. Thank you SO-O-O Much Now I can get Bach to the girls (LOL).

[CesarPeron]

The most clear explanation I have ever seen. You are both amazing! ❤❤

[shinyshinythings]

Very well done. I needed a video to explain this concept in a simple way to adult Spanish speakers. This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!

[evelynmazariegos]

Loved this video ! Can you make a video explaining some exceptions to these rules ? Thank you !!

[rieeknhial]

I think telling these rules is a brilliant idea, but learning them is a tough journey. Especially for nonnative English speakers, it isn't an easier task to learn at all. But thank you for sharing this, it is a meaningful, a helpful, and a productive lesson especially learning the long and the short vowel. I wish to see more.

[KleberCarvalho-ru]

I like your vibes and energy. You teach in a fun and relaxed way. I started following your channel a little while ago and it has been really good for me.

[maridiaz]

muchasgracias, yo estoy aprendiend igles y me sirvio mucho entender estas rreglas, ojala hubieran mas videos asi

[mozammilkhan]

Plz give more examples by the way ur explanation is very well

[lukeepsitsimple]

You ladies are awesome. Not being a native speaker, I was having the most difficult time explaining short and long vowel sounds to my son who is in 1st grade. We are both learning from your videos.

[AnilTiwari-loqg]

Genius Ladies. Your Way of teaching makes a difference.


Please solve my one pronunciation problem.

Woman = Womin
Women = Wimin

In first a changed to i
in second a and e changed to i
why????

What rules of pronunciation apply above.

[cadidjatubalde]

My goodness!!! You are so helpful thank you very much. Your videos looks like they are made for me. My biggest obstacles in learning English are gone thanks to you. Thank

[lukmanbakare]

I started laughing after the test because I didn't believe I will understand vowel sound as easy as you two did. Thank you very much ❤❤

[sale]

I think it’s a full information about English sounds
U r both got it
Thanks ❤❤❤

[martamartinez]

Clear, simple and very effective. Thanks a lot

[ONELIFEFILMSSTUDIOTV]

As a Spanish speaker, I have a little difficulty finding the difference between the short sounds. To me, The short "a" and the short ""o" and "u" have the same short sound. Is that right? Could you eventually make a video about clarifying the difference between these short sounds? Once again you are fantastic!

[omerorhun]

Love your videos so much. Thanks a bunch. With the word 'been' though, sometimes I hear some native speakers (Americans) say it more like the name 'Ben'. Is that a dialect thing do you think?

[ricardomachado]

I love the rhymes she's a quick wit.