Phonics and Beginning Reading
A Practical Guide for Teachers in Southeast Asia

Sally Ann Jones and David Deterding

Chapter 4 : Vowels

Short SoundsLetter NamesVowels Before <r>
Letter   Sound   Example
<a>/æ/cat
<e>/e/pet
<i>/ɪ/sit
<o>/ɒ/dog
<u>/ʌ/cut
Letter   Sound   Example
<a>/eɪ/date
<e>/i:/these
<i>/aɪ/kite
<o>/əʊ/bone
<u>/(j)u:/rule
Letter   Sound   Example
<a>/ɑ:/car
<e>/ɜ:/her
<i>/ɜ:/girl
<o>/ɔ:/sport
<u>/ɜ:/fur
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