Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Long Vowel.
Long Vowel - as a noun
A vowel which is normally pronounced somewhat longer than other vowels (usually around 1½ to double length).
Example: "Long vowel is the term used to refer to vowel sounds whose pronunciation is the same as its letter name."
Example Sentences
"The long vowel sound in 'cake' is represented by the letter 'a'."
"The word 'time' has a long vowel sound in it."
"In the word 'hope', the 'o' is a long vowel."
"'Night' is an example of a word with a long vowel in it."
"The long vowel in the word 'tree' is represented by 'ee'."
