Say the word 'globe'. Does it have the long /ɔː/ sound or the short /ɒ/ sound? Explain your answer.

The word 'globe' has the long /ɔː/ sound. When you say 'globe' your mouth needs to open wide, similar to saying the letter O.

Think of one word that has the short /ɒ/ sound and one word that has the long /ɔː/ sound. Write them down.

Short /ɒ/ example: top; Long /ɔː/ example: toe

Name: /ɒ/ versus /ɔː/ Sounds
Author: Insta~Lesson

1st Grade · ELA · 30 min

I can identify the difference between the /ɒ/ and /ɔː/ sounds.

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The long O sound is the same as the letter's name, as in the word open.
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The short O sound is like when you're at the doctor, as in the word otter.
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When reading, the letter O can make a long O sound, like in the word goat, or a short O sound, like in the word dog.

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