Reported by:Julie BaltazarBSEd IV

VOWELS

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Vowel sounds are the syllable core, the sound within the syllable

that resonates and can be lengthened or shortened.

A vowel can even constitute a syllable on a word.

Vowels are articulated with a relatively unobstructed airflow

Vowels are distinguished by tongue position

(front/central/back), tongue and jaw height (high/mid/low)

VOWEL

VOWEL

CHALLENGES IN TEACHING VOWELS

a) English has more vowels than many other languages.

b) Vowels can be spelled in different ways.

c) Vowels sounds are usually reduced in unstressed

syllables.

VOWEL

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